Carboplatin

Diya

Has anyone just used carboplatin for treatment without taxol etc? What were the side effects you felt? Also what sort response did you get? Appreciate any responses on this. Thanks.

NoTimeForCancer

Diya, I don't know if I read

Diya, I don't know if I read anyone here just receiving carboplatin, however taxol is the one people seem to have the most problem with.  I recall being monitored closely every time I got it for a reation.  I think some women have had to have their chemo changed to taxotere.  (I think I am remembering that right. I hope someone will correct me if I am wrong)

Are you asking because that is all you are going to be treated with?

brissance

HI

Hi Diya,

I was given both carboplatin and taxol.  On my first treatment, I developed a horrid sensitivity to taxol, they stopped the taxol and all I got was carboplatin, this happened on the 2nd treatment so for two treatments I only received carboplatin.  My oncologist was happy enough as he said carboplatin is the big gun.  On the third treatment I had carboplatin and taxotere.  When I only had carbo platin I did wonderfully...  I felt good, minimal amount of fatigue and I did not lose my hair.  Since I have begun taxotere I have had all the side effects pretty much. Not killer but I have not felt nearly so well.  So, based on my useage, I would say I had an easier go with Carboplatin.  I kept my hair and had few side effects...  and my doc said it was the big gun.  Now I am bald but beautiful....  but another weird question.  I lost my hair on infusion 3 then stopped for radiation and hair started back.  I am not losing my little stubble hair so far.. should have started.  I am hoping...  maybe, this time I won't lose it.  Ya suppose?  But that is off topic and I am sorry.

Diya

Yes it will just be

Yes it will just be carboplatin for mum.

 

Brissance, thankyou for your insight. Feeling more positive now. I think you will get to keep your hair and style them beautifully ☺