New Chemo

arbor3
arbor3 Member Posts: 103
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
My Dr put me on Gemzar in Nov 2009, Had three rounds and then a CT Scan. The Gemzar was not working. She changed me to TOPOTECAN. I was wondering if anyone has been on Topotecan and the side effects.

Dinora

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  • Kgirl
    Kgirl Member Posts: 45
    #2
    Topotecan
    Dinora,

    I found topo to be a much easier regimen than carbo/taxol. I was on it for for about 8 months. I did have constipation issues and some fatigue. My hair started thinning at the very end, but even then I didn't lose much. I never got a remission but the cancer didn't progress either (until the end). I hope you get good results and it is an easier regimen for you as well.

    Kathy
  • BonnieR
    BonnieR Member Posts: 1,526 Member
    #3
    topo
    Dear Dinora, sorry to hear the gemzar not working. I have been on topotecan and it helped some but I felt like I had the flu all the time and need blood transfusions. Praying this is the one to knock your cancer back. Hugs ♥ Prayers Bonnie
  • arbor3
    arbor3 Member Posts: 103
    #4
    New Chemo
    Thank you Kathy and Bonnie for the response. I always get a little nervous starting a new Chemo. When I was on Gemzar for a couple of days I felt like I had the flu.

    Hugs!!!!!!!!!!!!Dinora

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