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Parp inhibitor

kimberly sue 63
kimberly sue 63 CSN Member Posts: 421 Member
in Ovarian Cancer #1

 I was in a clinical trial with a parp inhibitor but as soon as olaparib became available i switched to it. So far so good! Anyone else start the new parp inhibitor? I'm BRCA 1 so i'm glad i have the opportunity to take the drug. Kim

 

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  • lovesanimals
    lovesanimals CSN Member Posts: 1,366 Member
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    Hi Kim

    I don't have any experience with a parp inhibitor but I am so glad it is working well for you!  Sending lots of prayers and positive thoughts your way.

    Warmly,

    Kelly

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  • Veranos
    Veranos CSN Member Posts: 18
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    lovesanimals said:

    Hi Kim

    I don't have any experience with a parp inhibitor but I am so glad it is working well for you!  Sending lots of prayers and positive thoughts your way.

    Warmly,

    Kelly

    PARP inhibitor

    I am BRCA2 positive and took Olaparib on a clinical trial; it kept my disease stable for 2 years.  Good drug!

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  • pandagypsy
    pandagypsy CSN Member Posts: 113 Member
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    So happy it is working for

    So happy it is working for you!  Keep us updated.  I, too, am BRCA 1 positive, and this may be a future treatment for me.  Thankfully I don't need it right now (just finished chemo in Oct. for 2nd reoccurance stage IV OC.) It would cost lots of $$$$$ with my Blue Cross medicare plan Frown

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  • 2timothy1 7
    2timothy1 7 CSN Member Posts: 345 Member
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    Olaparib

    I was on a clinical trial with olaparib for 11 months. Only slight dizziness at first bur this went away as my body got used to the drug and some weight gain. Otherwise, it was a WOnderful 11 months!!! And I'm brac negative! 

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