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Anyone on Campostar?

r2424243
r2424243 CSN Member Posts: 51
in Colorectal Cancer #1
I think thats what it is called. My dads cancer has started growing again so they just started him on Campostar. I think thats what its called. He did ok with the 1st treatment but has been really tired. Can anyone tell me about this drug?
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  • pepebcn
    pepebcn CSN Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #2
    Camptosar=irinotecan
    Also called Folfiri when mixed with 5 fluoracil, no neuropathy , but more severe stomach issues, hair loss is quite common but other symptoms quite manageable , tiredness is very normal.
    Hope it helps!
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  • geotina
    geotina CSN Member Posts: 2,111 Member
    #3
    Yes
    my hubby is on this. It is also referred to as CPT-11. George's side effects have been: complete hair loss, severe diarrhea and fatigue. He was hospitalized for dehydration from the diarrhea so make sure he stays very, very hydrated. George never had any trouble with blood counts, etc. except with this drug. He has had to get the neuprogen shots and blood transfusion.

    Now the good news, it works very well.

    I only painted the picture I did in paragraph one because this is stuff that we didn't know. We were told you may have diarrhea not that it would be so severe and that there may be some hair loss not that complete and I mean complete hair loss more often happens.

    Wishing you the best

    Tina
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  • r2424243
    r2424243 CSN Member Posts: 51
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    pepebcn said:

    Camptosar=irinotecan
    Also called Folfiri when mixed with 5 fluoracil, no neuropathy , but more severe stomach issues, hair loss is quite common but other symptoms quite manageable , tiredness is very normal.
    Hope it helps!

    Another Question on the camptosar
    My dad is doing good except around 11:00 everyday he gets real tired. It just seems to hit the same time everyday. Is this normal?
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