Hi everyone. I am knew to this forum and am looking for information on the drug neulasta (or pegfilgrim) I have a parent having chemotherapy for bowel cancer . Several chemotherapy cycles have been missed due to low neutrophils. We understand that neulasta can be used to boost the neutrophils. We have been told by the oncologist that my parents is not eligible for neulasta. It is not clear why though there does seem to be a cost issue. I would love to know if anyone with bowel cancer has been treated with this drug in Australia. Any information greatly appreciated. ... View more