Marci Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Hi All, Mom will be starting chemo/radiation 10/1. I have been told Etoposide and Cisplatin is what will be administered. I am wondering if anyone has had these combo's and what side effects they experienced? I am confused why Carbo/Taxol in which I saw on many people's posts isn't being used. Thanks- Marci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lc46 Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Hi-My Mom had Etoposide/Cisplatin-but she has Small Cell. She tolerated both pretty well. Keep us posted Dar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather_T Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 If you feel uncomfortable about any of the chemo combos you need to ask the Doc. Have him tell you why he is doing that combo instead of the Taxol/Carbo. You should feel comfortable with your mothers treatment plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 I took those drugs. It was nearly 10 years ago so for me a good effect is I am cancer free! I also had daily radiation. After a couple of months it had shrunk the tumor enough that I had surgery and the pathology was "scar tissue" . The plan from the beginnning was more chemo after surgery , the same chemo. I missed the last dose because I began to have symptoms of nueropathy from the Cisplatin. By the way I did have NSCLC. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 My husband had that combination for small cell. The doctors told us it was the "best of the best" for really knocking the cancer for a loop, and it did, along with 10 days of radiation. Harry was only able to finish 4 rounds of it , as it was just too strong for him, but it shrunk the tumor 60% , so that was excellent! Good luck to you guys, Nova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Hi Marcy, I had this combo too. I was diagnosed with IIIA. My doctor stated that the combo was a little stronger/harsher than other combo's, but if the patient is in good health otherwise, they will still use it. Side effects were next to none for me. I had some neuropathy and that was about it. It did take a toll on my red blood counts, but I was given a shot to increase the counts every other week. I also had radiation to my chest daily for 6 weeks. I hope this combo works for you mom. If you have any questions, let me know, Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 That is also what I had, with 5 weeks radiation. I had the same kind of tumor Donna G had, but it was huge. I did have surgery to remove the tumor, which extended up under my left ear, my left shoulder, and subsumed 5 ribs. The tumor on removal, all 13 lbs was dead. I had some trouble with my ears with the first dose of cisplatin/etoposide, after that the doctor coadministered ethyol to help protect my ears. I did get shots for low red cell count; the tumor had already made me anemic. I had some neuropathy also. This Aug I was 7 years NED after surgery and two rounds of followup chemo. It is 'big guns' chemo, but very effective. XOXOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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