sbf815 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Does anyone have any info re: side effects, results, doses, etc. My mom has to have this chemo now. Thanks, Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 My husband had gemzar and it was helpful in shrinking his tumor. Make sure she drinks lots of water before, during and after chemo-- it will help with the body aches. I hope she does well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 My mom had gemzar with carbo and did really well on it. Like Ry said, have her drink lots of water. My mom had to go in for hydration IV at times. The side effects were not too bad and with gemzer she only lost 1/2 her hair and never needed a wig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 I had gemzar. It burned going in, but it was a quick treatment once they found a vein. I think it was only about half an hour. Does not cause hair loss, but my hair thinned a little and my eyebrows and eyelashes did too. It did cause a little shortness of breath when I was climbing stairs. Other than that, I don't remember anything. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Hi, I had gemcitibine and carboplatin and did well with it. No seious side effects - and with a port, no problem with the infusion. I did have some problems aith my blood counts and need arenesp (red) and nuelasta (white)injections to help my blood counts. Over all, it seemed an easy chemo. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbf815 Posted February 8, 2007 Author Share Posted February 8, 2007 Thanks everyone. That really helps. Stephanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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