Robin Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I am switching to Gezmar and Navelbine tomorrow because the Carbo and taxol kicked my butt,I am praying this will be better. I am getting to the point its time to stop treatment I am so weak. Keep me in your prayers,Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Robin- It's ok to ask for a chemo break. John has had to take a few breaks to recover and build up his strength so he could go on. It's not good to get too run down. John had gemzar only and it helped shrink his tumor. Others that have posted about navelbine have said it is an easy infusion. I wish you luck with them. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Debs first round was Navy bean and Gemzar easy and effective..Not harsh by any means.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Robin, I had Gemzar/Carbo and had no problems. Also had Navelbine-- that is a easy one and a quick one. They push it through at least that is how they did it with me. No side effects at all and it worked. Very important to work with you oncologists. Let him/her know if you need a break etc. Hope this helps, prayers fro the best. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I had gemzar and carbo. Just minor side effects but i never even lost no hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 My mom had gemzar/carbo and she said it definately was not as bad as she expected. She also only lost partial hair, never had to wear a wig. I hope this treatment works for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlakay Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 My husband is currently on Gemzar only and has been since May. He feels really good although he does struggle with low blood counts and has had to receive 6 units of blood since May. Gemzar is third line treatment for us and has stabilized his cancer so we LOVE it. He receives it 3 weeks in a row and then has a week off for rest. I hope your treatment will be as easy as ours has been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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