Is it safe to get a Cortisone shot during a chemotherapy?
Patient: I have had one chemo treatment for colon cancer and then had to stop because I had to have surgery redone due to blockage.I then had infection.I will be resuming chemo in the next 2 weeks.Is it safe for me to get a cotisone shot in my elbow at this time? Doctor: Hi,Thanks for writing in.The cortisone shot to your elbow is local medicine. It will not affect your system. Having chemotherapy in two weeks is completely safe after cortisone injection.The cortisone is a steroid and gets deposited in the elbow. The steroid stops the nerves from carrying pain impulse and this will keep you comfortable. There is no risk form the shot and it will be safe for you to have chemotherapy a few weeks later. If you are given oral steroids then there is a need to discuss with your doctor. Please do not worry.