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Is E Coli Infection While Having RCC Stage 4 And Taking Sutent 50 Mg Concerning?
I have RCC Stage 4 on Sutent 50mg my dr took me of 3 days early due to illness. Just found out I have E coli...so I need to be hospitalized??? I have one kidney only got the results today, waiting on Dr to call back, my onchologist is 4.5 hours away and my MD on vacation, I have been sick for over a month.
Mon, 12 May 2014
it is reasonable to discontinue this medication and obtain antibiotic treatment. When the infection clears you can start the medication again
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