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Navelebine, vinebine

frankie310
frankie310 CSN Member Posts: 17
edited March 2014 in Lung Cancer #1
Does anyone have any info on this drug . My mom will be on it . This is a new course of treatment they felt the carbo/gemzar caused platlets to drop to much . We are worried about the neuropathy mostly she is 70 and is nervous about trying it. Any info will be appreciated
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  • clsmith
    clsmith CSN Member Posts: 76
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    Navelbine
    I had cisplatin/navelbine. I dont think the navelbine caused me problems but I did have side affects from the cisplatin. I think any chemo can cause neuopathy-be sure to ask her dr. Best wished to both of you Cindy
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  • frankie310
    frankie310 CSN Member Posts: 17
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    clsmith said:

    Navelbine
    I had cisplatin/navelbine. I dont think the navelbine caused me problems but I did have side affects from the cisplatin. I think any chemo can cause neuopathy-be sure to ask her dr. Best wished to both of you Cindy

    Thanks Cindy pet scan is
    Thanks Cindy pet scan is today so I hope all is ok. Best wishes to you too .Jean
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  • stayingcalm
    stayingcalm CSN Member Posts: 650 Member
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    Chemo drugs
    This is a great site for info about different chemotherapies. Here you can find what a chemo is for, how it's given, what the common, less common and rare side effects are, any special precautions, self-care during use. I look things up here all the time. It's a website started by Scott Hamilton (the skater): Chemocare.com. A great reference tool.
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