Seeking experience with Gemzar
I am a stage IIIC UPSC patient of about 9 months. First six months it was determined I am platinum resistant after receiving standard protocol of carbo-taxol and subsequently diagnosed as "recurrent" disease with spread to perioneum and abdomen areas. I have been on doxil + avastin for the past three months but the hand-foot syndrome (plus skin rash) was determined this week to signal I am allergic to doxil. Dr. has recommended Gemzar as next attempt. Does anybody have recent experience with Gemzar? Thanks in advance. I have found this board pretty accurate in describing various experiences with specific chemo treatments. KTM
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Ktmay
Hello
You have recurrence in peritoneum ?
I have carboplatine /taxol.
But i don't no we can received gemzar.
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Thank you for the feedback.Kaleena said:Gemzar
I was allergic to taxol and they put me on this instead. I didn't lose my hair, extreme tiredness about two days after treatment. Some neuropothy
Thank you for the feedback. How many rounds did you have and was it effective?
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I did every two weeks for 6KTMay said:Thank you for the feedback.
Thank you for the feedback. How many rounds did you have and was it effective?
I did every two weeks for 6 months. That was back in 2005/2006. I had a small recurrence in 2010 which I only had surgery - no treatment.
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