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Sancuso Patch?

mindy032703
mindy032703 CSN Member Posts: 6
in Breast Cancer #1
Has anyone tried the Sancuso Patch for nausea? I am currently taking TAC and have tried everything and nothing works!
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  • susie09
    susie09 CSN Member Posts: 2,930
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    No, I haven't Mindy, but, I
    No, I haven't Mindy, but, I am sure some pink sister here has and will post to you.

    Good luck,

    Susie
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  • 1surfermom
    1surfermom CSN Member Posts: 396 Member
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    susie09 said:

    No, I haven't Mindy, but, I
    No, I haven't Mindy, but, I am sure some pink sister here has and will post to you.

    Good luck,

    Susie

    Sancuso Patch
    Hi Mindy,
    I used the Sancuso patch and it was the only thing that worked for me. I had AC and then twelve weekly infusions of taxol. I had a really rough time with the AC and tried just about everything. I tried the Sancuso patch when I was on taxol and it really worked for me. I felt a little nausea but I didn't throw up. Be careful of going out in the sun if you decide to go with the patch, I wore the patch on my upper arm and it was during the summer, and I ended up with a "tatoo" in the shape of the patch. The patch can also be very expensive so make sure that your insurance approves it , but honestly I would have paid full price for it. If you have anymore questions please feel free to PM me. Love Surf.
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  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia CSN Member Posts: 4,014 Member
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    It certainly sounds as if it
    It certainly sounds as if it might be helpful for you. The major adverse effects all appear to be sensitivity related--either you will react or you will not. Otherwise, safety profile looks very good. Here is more info about the drug from the NIH:

    Sancruso Patch Patient Information
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  • mindy032703
    mindy032703 CSN Member Posts: 6
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    1surfermom said:

    Sancuso Patch
    Hi Mindy,
    I used the Sancuso patch and it was the only thing that worked for me. I had AC and then twelve weekly infusions of taxol. I had a really rough time with the AC and tried just about everything. I tried the Sancuso patch when I was on taxol and it really worked for me. I felt a little nausea but I didn't throw up. Be careful of going out in the sun if you decide to go with the patch, I wore the patch on my upper arm and it was during the summer, and I ended up with a "tatoo" in the shape of the patch. The patch can also be very expensive so make sure that your insurance approves it , but honestly I would have paid full price for it. If you have anymore questions please feel free to PM me. Love Surf.

    Thank You!!!
    I have also tried everything! Even Emend and that hasn't even worked! I am so sick of being nauseated and stuck with that horrible taste in my mouth :( I'm getting good feedback on it, so I'm praying it will work!
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