chemo treatment.

granny maggie
granny maggie Member Posts: 15
in Lung Cancer #1
I am starting treatment Wednesday with carboplatin and gemcitabine. has anyone had this commbination?

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  • NayPaul
    NayPaul Member Posts: 230 Member
    #2
    Yes....
    do you know what type of lung cancer you have? Is it squamous cell or non-squamous cell?
  • joeline12
    joeline12 Member Posts: 53
    #3
    NayPaul said:

    Yes....
    do you know what type of lung cancer you have? Is it squamous cell or non-squamous cell?

    My dad
    My dad is currently having this cocktail and tomorrow he will be seeing the doc to review his 2 month post treatment result. in between the treatment he skip one chemo session due to low blood. other then that not much side effect only feel sick on the 3rd day after treatment... still able to eat ect... Good luck
  • joeline12
    joeline12 Member Posts: 53
    #4
    joeline12 said:

    My dad
    My dad is currently having this cocktail and tomorrow he will be seeing the doc to review his 2 month post treatment result. in between the treatment he skip one chemo session due to low blood. other then that not much side effect only feel sick on the 3rd day after treatment... still able to eat ect... Good luck

    update
    well today we got his CT scan result. Doc say tumor had shrank about 50% which is pretty good and cancer cell control well, treatment working well too so now his off for another 2 more cycle of chemo follow up by CT again and see what next. meantime we did tell doc that we are concern about his breathless but its seem like doc don care anyway.. say its common. hopping to get good result again for his next ct scan.
  • granny maggie
    granny maggie Member Posts: 15
    #5
    NayPaul said:

    Yes....
    do you know what type of lung cancer you have? Is it squamous cell or non-squamous cell?

    chemo treatment
    I have squamous cell. Had the first treatment Wed. and I'm going to have it 3 weeks chemo and then the exam in between so this is different than I had before.
  • stayingcalm
    stayingcalm Member Posts: 650 Member
    #6
    granny maggie said:

    chemo treatment
    I have squamous cell. Had the first treatment Wed. and I'm going to have it 3 weeks chemo and then the exam in between so this is different than I had before.

    I read your page, granny maggie
    You are a real trouper and a warrior with a great attitude - I think we all have our pity-parties whether we admit to it or not, but the lasting thing is the way we face our cancer head on and full steam ahead (how's that for mixed metaphors!) and keep on doing the next thing! The next things are likely to be even better - half the meds we use routinely now barely even existed ten years ago :-)

    my best wishes for a new recovery,
    stayingcalm
  • lekkerone
    lekkerone Member Posts: 199 Member
    #7
    granny maggie said:

    chemo treatment
    I have squamous cell. Had the first treatment Wed. and I'm going to have it 3 weeks chemo and then the exam in between so this is different than I had before.

    Hi There
    I read your story also and I think you are incredible. Your attitude should be bottled and sold. I have grandchildren also and I know that when I went through all of the tests they were at the forefront of my thoughts always. Three year old twin boys. With your attitude I truly believe you will do well and I wish you great success in your fight.
  • lekkerone
    lekkerone Member Posts: 199 Member
    #8
    granny maggie said:

    chemo treatment
    I have squamous cell. Had the first treatment Wed. and I'm going to have it 3 weeks chemo and then the exam in between so this is different than I had before.

    Hi There
    I read your story also and I think you are incredible. Your attitude should be bottled and sold. I have grandchildren also and I know that when I went through all of the tests they were at the forefront of my thoughts always. Three year old twin boys. With your attitude I truly believe you will do well and I wish you great success in your fight.
  • grannylove
    grannylove Member Posts: 183
    #9
    Granny Maggie
    You are an inspiration! I love your spirit and attitude. Sorry that I do not have any info on the chemo combo you will be taking but I am sure that someone will post who has. God bless and stay strong.
    Hugs
    Cheryl
  • granny maggie
    granny maggie Member Posts: 15
    #10
    stayingcalm said:

    I read your page, granny maggie
    You are a real trouper and a warrior with a great attitude - I think we all have our pity-parties whether we admit to it or not, but the lasting thing is the way we face our cancer head on and full steam ahead (how's that for mixed metaphors!) and keep on doing the next thing! The next things are likely to be even better - half the meds we use routinely now barely even existed ten years ago :-)

    my best wishes for a new recovery,
    stayingcalm

    thanks for the support
    Today is the third day of the chemo and I could be doing alot better. I'm really tired and I was sick to my stomach but the Dr. gave me pills to take for nausea. We are a strong group of people and all of you inspire me also so I will say a prayer that everything will work out because I won't give up. I'm Irish and I'm stubborn. Good luck to you.
  • grannylove
    grannylove Member Posts: 183
    #11
    granny maggie said:

    thanks for the support
    Today is the third day of the chemo and I could be doing alot better. I'm really tired and I was sick to my stomach but the Dr. gave me pills to take for nausea. We are a strong group of people and all of you inspire me also so I will say a prayer that everything will work out because I won't give up. I'm Irish and I'm stubborn. Good luck to you.

    Hope
    the meds help the nausea Maggie. Don't forget to drink lots of water and get plenty of rest! Love that Irish spirit. My prayers and positive thoughts are with you. Stay Strong. God bless. Cheryl

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