Nexavar and Gemzar a go

BonnieR
BonnieR Member Posts: 1,526 Member
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
I got a call last night from the clinic, I will take the nexavar(2 tablets) twice a day and get gemzar once a week for 3 weeks with 1 week off. A little nervous about the gemzar, I was so short of breath last time and ran such high fevers, plus my cancer grew grew grew. Hopefully with the combination it will be different this time.

Also my friend, Polly,(some of you may remember Polly she went by shortstuff), got toxic poisoning from the gemzar, ended up on oxygen and died. So you can see why just a little nervous, but still worth trying.

REACH is covering all but 10% of the nexavar(sorarenib) and gemzar is for ovarian cancer. Saying many thanks to the Lord for this new drug, for leading the Drs in my treatments and for each of you. :-)

Just got up and going through posts and emails ~ I'll be back later to check on everyone. Hugs N Prayers Bonnie

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  • LPack
    LPack Member Posts: 645
    #2
    A go..........
    Bonnie,

    A praise the Lord for you and your news. I would be nervous, too. But like you said with the combo - It WILL be different for you. We will pray that is so.

    I just started up Monday with my Hexalen again. It too makes me nervous as I have no one to talk to about the useage (except second or third hand info) and at least with chemo we get to take all those other meds for side effects.

    Amazing what our bodies can actually go thru. We truly are wonderfully made.

    Love,
    Libby
  • mopar
    mopar Member Posts: 1,972 Member
    #3
    DEAR BONNIE
    What a positive outlook you have! And I know those fleshly feelings of fear and anxiety still creep up from time to time - to be expected. But you know that we will all be praying for an easy go with this plan, and much success and healing, and for your strength.

    Is there any way to reduce the toxicity of the Gemzar? I know, who wants to eat or drink when you feel so horrible, but they always told me to drink a lot of water after chemo to flush it through my system. I suppose it's a double-edged sword - you need it there to attack the cancer cells, but you also need to get it out of the other tissues and organs that don't need it.

    Well, we'll be waiting to hear how your treatments are going. Much love and hugs, and of course, PRAYERS.

    Luv you bunches!
    Monika

    P.S. I just can't seem to get those cute symbols in my text!
  • saundra
    saundra Member Posts: 1,370 Member
    #4
    Hugs and Prayers
    Dear Bonnie, you will be on my mind all day today and I will be lifting up prayers for you often throughout the day and night. Hebrews 11:1 says, "Now faith is the substance of things HOPED for" and I know you have great faith to put to use at this time. We all hope for you that this combination is just the thing that will bring those cells under control. You are such a brave warrior and we all admire you and look to you so much. Thanks for being there for us. Hugs & Prayers, Saundra
  • ladyjogger31
    ladyjogger31 Member Posts: 289
    #5
    Bonnie
    Hi Bonnie,
    I want you to know you’re in my thoughts and prayers. Hoping this combination will kick it in the butt. You are such an inspiration to me and all our other OVCA sisters fighting this horrible disease. Please keep positive and let us know how the treatments are going.
    Buckets of Teal Hugs and Prayers,
    Terry
  • groundeffect
    groundeffect Member Posts: 639 Member
    #6
    A Shining Light
    Bonnie,

    This is good news, and I'll be thinking of you and pulling for you!

    Sue
  • kayandok
    kayandok Member Posts: 1,202 Member
    #7
    So glad to hear a Go!
    Bonnie thanks for updating. I have been thinking and praying for you daily. Pray that gemzar and nexavar will do the trick for you. I hadn't heard of gemzar's toxicity, but can undertand your concerns. Do they give it IV with a lot of hydration like the cisplatin?
    Lot's of hugs and prayers for you today,
    Kathleen
  • softD
    softD Member Posts: 69
    #8
    Bonnie
    Hi,
    I have been reading about you for some time now, and have to tell you that you are a real trooper!! Good luck with the new treatment and I will be watching closely how you are going. I'm from Australia and it seems every country deals with ovca differently with regards the chemo treatments and trials,
    All the very best to you..you are so special and such an inspiration to your fellow ovca survivers,
    Take care,
    luv Carolyn x
  • BonnieR
    BonnieR Member Posts: 1,526 Member
    #9
    softD said:

    Bonnie
    Hi,
    I have been reading about you for some time now, and have to tell you that you are a real trooper!! Good luck with the new treatment and I will be watching closely how you are going. I'm from Australia and it seems every country deals with ovca differently with regards the chemo treatments and trials,
    All the very best to you..you are so special and such an inspiration to your fellow ovca survivers,
    Take care,
    luv Carolyn x

    Many Thanks
    Hey God's Morning to all!! Just wanted to say thanks for the support ☺ The nexavar will arrive at my door on Monday, Fed-ex delivery, all but 10% has been covered so not too bad. I imagaine on by Tuesday I will be getting the Gemzar. Have to be home on Monday to sign for the delivery.

    Anyway just wanted to say you all are the best medicine a person could hope for.

    Hugs ♥ Prayers Bonnie
  • knarrly
    knarrly Member Posts: 24
    #10
    Prayers for you!
    I'm praying that the combination of the drugs will work their magic on you. :) Keep us posted!
  • saundra
    saundra Member Posts: 1,370 Member
    #11
    BonnieR said:

    Many Thanks
    Hey God's Morning to all!! Just wanted to say thanks for the support ☺ The nexavar will arrive at my door on Monday, Fed-ex delivery, all but 10% has been covered so not too bad. I imagaine on by Tuesday I will be getting the Gemzar. Have to be home on Monday to sign for the delivery.

    Anyway just wanted to say you all are the best medicine a person could hope for.

    Hugs ♥ Prayers Bonnie

    Treatment?
    Did you get the Gemzar and Nexavar going with the cold weather hitting? ((Hugs & Prayers)) Saundra
  • MichaelaMarie
    MichaelaMarie Member Posts: 163
    #12
    knarrly said:

    Prayers for you!
    I'm praying that the combination of the drugs will work their magic on you. :) Keep us posted!

    Chemo a Go
    Dear Bonnie,

    Anxiously awaiting the news that you got the chemo, have gotten started on it, and are feeling pretty good!!!! I can't believe your weather!!! Here's hoping and praying that this combination of drugs work! With love and hugs, MM

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