FAQ

How many ECP treatments will I need?

• The number of sessions you will need depends on the disease being treated, your symptoms and your response to treatment

• Your doctor will decide on the number of treatments suitable for you

How long will it take to start working?

• It is not possible to predict how well and when you will respond to ECP because it is different for every patient

• The length of time it takes to respond to treatment depends on the state of your immune system, the severity of your disease and how often you receive treatment

• Improvement may happen gradually, so it is important that you don’t give up or feel discouraged if you don’t see results straight away

Will ECP treatment be painful?

• You may feel pain at the injection site when the IV line is inserted into your arm – if you are worried about this, ask your healthcare professional about
  ways that may potentially lessen the discomfort

• During ECP you may sometimes feel different sensations that are not painful

What are the side effects of ECP treatment

• A slight pulsing from the treatment

• A slight chill or cold feeling where your blood is returned to your body

• Dizziness or weakness, which may be signs of low blood pressure – your doctor or nurse will monitor you during treatment for low blood pressure

• Pain at the injection site

• Low levels of red blood cells may cause tiredness

Other possible side effects such as fever or skin redness at the injection site usually go away within a day. For further information on ECP side effects, please read the Important Safety Information here or talk to your doctor.