grammajay Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 My son age 47 diag. in april 2004 with stage 4 lung cancer. inoperable. Had chemo and radiation with major shrinkage of left lung tumor. We thought we were into remission but the lining of the lung filled up with fluid and had to be drained. hosp. 5 days. He has now started chemo again. It is dinorelbine and gemcitadine ( spelling is probably wrong) and next day after chemo gets a shot of Nuelasta. Has any one else had these drugs used. We just got back from 2 weeks of quality time in florida. He really enjoyed his self. I'm afraid to let him out of my sight. Jay (grammajay) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Hi grammajay, welcome. I never had those particular drugs but I am sure someone here has. Please keep us posted. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindseysmom Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Hi Grammajay, Sorry that I can not help you about that drug. I just wanted to welcome you. There are so may knowledgeable, and caring people here. I'm glad that ya'll had a good vacation. Best Wishes, Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Hi Grammajay, Welcome to our support family.There are lots of knowing and caring people here.I was on different drugs than this.I'm sure someone else has had the same tho.Just about anything that comes up,there is someone here who has been there and done it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Hi Jay So sorry to read about your son. It must be so hard on you. Mum was on Cislpatin and Gemcitabine (gemzar). The gemcitabine seemed to make her fatigued more than anything else. All in all she tolerated it fairly well, and the combination kept her condition stable for the 6 months that she was on it. As for the other drug, I think you might mean 'Vinorelbine', also called navelbine. Mum has not had experience with that one, but I know there are other members on the board who have. Perhaps if you type in a search using the icon at the top of the page, you will find some information. I am glad that you were able to enjoy a great holiday together, and I wish you both all the best. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grammajay Posted February 12, 2005 Author Share Posted February 12, 2005 Thanks for all your kind words. I feel every day we have together is a bonus day. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 My husband had success with the Gemzar and is now on Tarceva. Make sure he drinks lots and lots of water before, during, and after the chemo. It will help him with body aches etc. I wish him luck on his chemo regimen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Hi Jay and WELCOME! My husband had that combination (gemzar/navelbine) and he did really well with it. He got sick after the first treatment, but after that took compazine before and after, as well as the anti-nausea drugs received at infusion time. After that he did just fine - fatigue was the main problem. He'll be ok. You hang in there. I know that's easier said than done, but you can do it! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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