carlton Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Hi Peg I have been following your posts. Your husband is now on gemzar. When you have time can you post how he is doing on this chemo.I have started on it last week and i am having a rough time. Thanks Carlton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Hi Carlton- My mom is on Gemzar now too. She's only had one treatment so far and the first day her whole body was tingling. The next day she was fine and she's tolerated it okay so far. Unfortunatley, it made her white blood count cells low so she couldn't do her latest chemo treatment...but they gave us something to give to her and it should get her counts back up for this weeks chemo. Does that help at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anniemac Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Carlton, My husband, Tim, is on Gemzar and has had two rounds. It's combined with carbo and they are giving him fairly strong doses. This is a lot harder on him than his previous chemo. He has two weeks on and 1 week off. He has had to have blood transfusions at the end of each round, 4 units the first time and 2 this last Friday. He has no appitite, says he always feels full and it's uncomfortable to eat. He has not been sick to his stomach, just feels full. He also has a lot of fatigue and sleeps more than he used to. Hope this helps. Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Hi Carlton, Yes, Bill started Gemzar two weeks ago. This is his week off from treatment. His blood counts are quite low and he is tired but he feels SO MUCH BETTER than he did on any other chemo. He is eating normally now which is a blessing. My prayers are with you dear. Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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