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saundra
saundra Member Posts: 1,370 Member
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
I had my fourth dose of carbo yesterday for my recurring tumor on the colon. For the first time, I had a reaction at the end of the dose. My nose stuffed up, I turned red, ears, palms, and between my legs started itching. I called the oncology nurse over and then I had three nursed checking and hanging bags of benedryl, and steroids and watching oxygen levels, blood pressure, and heart rate. I settled down pretty quick. I have had 13 doses of chemo and they said that this reaction usually hits at 8 or 9 so I feel pretty good. I will see my gyn/onc next Wed. but I probably will not be given carbo again. IT WAS WORKING SO GOOD!!! My CA125 was down to 53 last week from 434 when I started the chemo 4 months ago.
God is good,
Saundra

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  • LPack
    LPack Member Posts: 645
    #2
    He Is!
    Saundra,

    He is so good! You always have such a postive attitude. 13 doses of chemo!! Wow. I am on my second and pray that is the end and it is not chronic. ☺

    So happy your CA is going down.

    Love,
    Libby
  • ladyjogger31
    ladyjogger31 Member Posts: 289
    #3
    Chemo
    So sorry to hear you had a bad reaction to the carbo.There are so many chemo out threre I'm sure they will come up with something new. Sending you lots of positive thoughts.
    Hugs and Prayers ,
    Terry
  • BonnieR
    BonnieR Member Posts: 1,526 Member
    #4
    desensitized carbo
    Hi Saundra, because it is working so well you may get it but over 24hours, that is how it was given to me last time because I am so allergic to it. Glad your ca125 is 53 and you are okay. Hugs Bonnie
  • MK_4Dani
    MK_4Dani Member Posts: 314
    #5
    I am sorry about your
    I am sorry about your reaction considering how good the carbo is working on your CA-125. You and the other "experienced" warriors are my daily source of information and inspiration. As I am currently taking Carbo, your post will keep me aware that reations can happen at any time...I thought if you are OK the first time you will be OK for all of the rounds. Thank you.
    Life Is Good, Never Give Up,
    MK

    PS Here is a daily prayer I would like to share:
    Do not look forward to what might happen tomorrow;
    the same Everlasting Father who cares for you today,
    will take care of you tomorrow and every day.

    Either He will shield you from suffering
    or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it.
    Be at peace then, and put aside all anxious thoughs and imaginings.
    St. Francis de Sales
  • kayandok
    kayandok Member Posts: 1,202 Member
    #6
    Saundra,
    Thanks for keeping us informed. So unfortunate that you have to stop carbo but such a great drop!! Any idea what they will give you now?
    Take care,
    kathleen:)
  • saundra
    saundra Member Posts: 1,370 Member
    #7
    kayandok said:

    Saundra,
    Thanks for keeping us informed. So unfortunate that you have to stop carbo but such a great drop!! Any idea what they will give you now?
    Take care,
    kathleen:)

    Kathleen
    No idea at what the next chemo will be. I will see my Dallas gyn/onc on the eleventh next week. He calls the shots on which chemo. Maybe I will get more carbo at a reduced rate of infusion over a longer time period. Hope you are doing okay. Saundra
  • sweetp1950
    sweetp1950 Member Posts: 24
    #8
    Carbo reaction
    Hi Saunra,
    I just finished up my 4th chemo with Carbo/Taxol. I have been itching all over, called my obgyn and was told to take benadryl. I have a rx for Atarax so I guess I will try that instead since I cant take Benadryl. I'm sure the docs will figure something out for you. It must be good, after three treatments, my CA125 down to 30 from 273.

    God Bless,
    Sheila
  • jane65
    jane65 Member Posts: 277
    #9
    saundra said:

    Kathleen
    No idea at what the next chemo will be. I will see my Dallas gyn/onc on the eleventh next week. He calls the shots on which chemo. Maybe I will get more carbo at a reduced rate of infusion over a longer time period. Hope you are doing okay. Saundra

    Saundra
    Hi Saundra,
    I'm sorry you have to deal with this new problem.

    It's good that the carbo got your CA down as low as it did.

    Keep us posted, we care about you, you're a very sweet soul.

    Jane

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