venofer therapy

pandagypsy
pandagypsy Member Posts: 113
in Ovarian Cancer #1

Has anyone had Venofer with their chemo?  I just completed chemo #5 today, bloodwork showed anemia....and I told the Dr. I slept most of last week, constant fatigue. He thought it was time for some iron, so I will be getting Venofer weekly:  Week 1 cisplatin and Taxol; Weeks 2 & 3 Taxol. Then Week 1 starts the cycle all over again. He offered me prednisone, but I told him I couldn't take it again...he had me on it 4 1/2 years ago, a fairly low dose, but it made me eat UNCONTROLLABLY!( I was working at the time and needed to be alert, but I would pack a bag of food and eat nonstop.)  BTW. previously diagnosed with stage IV ovarian cancer, 6 months carbo, cisplat, taxol........surgery with debulking....then 6 months cisplat, gemzar, taxol. Can't gain the extra weight since I have several cardiac issues...caratoid arteries clogged unoperable...arteries to my arms 100% clogged (small vessels formed which provide limited circulation)....had a stent to one kidney earlier this year, artery was 90% clogged........high blood pressure...ETC.!!!!!!!

Sorry for so much background, but my husband also got me some low cal protein shakes, which I had one today.  I FEEL GREAT!!! I should be napping and snoozing, but I have been on the phone talking to family.....walking the dogs......I have energy!  Is this an answer for that horrible fatigue?  Anyone doing Venofer as part of treatment?  Does it last? I haven't read of any really bad side effects unless you are allergic to it.  Hoping to hear from anyone getting iron infusion with chemo.....

Linda

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  • lovesanimals
    lovesanimals Member Posts: 1,366 Member
    #2
    Hi Linda

    I don't have any experience with Venofer (my iron was okay during chemo) but it appears that it is helping you a lot with your energy level, which is terrific!  Moving around and doing stuff like walking the dog is a good thing too.  It gets the blood flowing, helps keep the intestines moving, and perhaps you burn a few unwanted calories too.  Sending lots of prayers your way that the Venofer continues to work its magic and that your chemo kicks your cancer's butt!

    Kelly

  • JoWin615
    JoWin615 Member Posts: 150 Member
    #3
    Venofer

    No Venofer here, but it sounds like it's magic for you!  I hope the up-swing in your energy level continues. Judging by your background, you certainly deserve a break (as do we all). 

    Cheers,

    Jo

     

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