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September 8
Great question — timing a stress test around your Darzalex (daratumumab) injections is worth thinking through carefully.
Generally, a good window would be a few days after your injection, rather than right before or on the same day. Here's why:
- Darzalex can cause fatigue and low blood cell counts, which may affect how Show Full Answer
Great question — timing a stress test around your Darzalex (daratumumab) injections is worth thinking through carefully.
Generally, a good window would be a few days after your injection, rather than right before or on the same day. Here's why:
- Darzalex can cause fatigue and low blood cell counts, which may affect how you feel and perform during a stress test
- Scheduling mid-cycle (around days 3–5 after your injection) may give your body time to settle from any immediate side effects
- Your energy levels are likely to be more stable at that point
The most important step is to loop in both your oncologist and your electrophysiologist so they can coordinate timing together. They'll want to consider your current blood counts and overall health before clearing you for the test.
Don't be shy about asking your myeloma team to communicate directly with your electrophysiologist — that kind of teamwork can make scheduling much smoother! 😊
September 8
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