The Cancer Survivors Network (CSN) is a peer support community for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, families, and friends! CSN is a safe place to connect with others who share your interests and experiences.

Ixempra

VickiO
VickiO CSN Member Posts: 1
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I have been told that I am going to start a new treatment called Ixempra. It is a new drug and I was wondering if anyone has used it and what to expect from the side effects. Thanks
Like Care

Comments

  • survivor51
    survivor51 CSN Member Posts: 276
    #2
    vicki, why this particular treatment. Have you taken chemo and what blends? thanks
    Like Care
  • KathiM
    KathiM CSN Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #3
    Vicki,
    I googled it...one of the sites: http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/ixempra_pi.htm

    I just went to a meeting where my onc was speaking...she specializes in breast cancer. I believe this is the 'new' drug she mentioned...to replace Adrimycin (the gold standard). It has fewer heart side effects, and is a new generation drug.

    Please keep us posted...

    Hugs, Kathi
    Like Care
  • survivor51
    survivor51 CSN Member Posts: 276
    #4
    KathiM said:

    Vicki,
    I googled it...one of the sites: http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/ixempra_pi.htm

    I just went to a meeting where my onc was speaking...she specializes in breast cancer. I believe this is the 'new' drug she mentioned...to replace Adrimycin (the gold standard). It has fewer heart side effects, and is a new generation drug.

    Please keep us posted...

    Hugs, Kathi

    Wow that is good to hear because the Adrimycin is hard on my heart. Thanks for responding to Kathi because it helped me. Angela
    Like Care

Discussion Boards