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Carboplatin
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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?
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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.
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