Re: Gemzar
Hi Angela~
I have been on Gemzar on 2 occasions for recurrences to supraclav nodes and sternal nodes.
I tolerated it pretty well on both occassions, though did feel very fluish for ~3 days after the infusion, and I got a rash on my torso - hip bones, groin, shoulder blades. And you don't lose your hair.
The 1st time I was on this combo for ~4 mos, and the nodes resolved. Unfortunately, they came back about 6 months later, which we then addressed with 7 wks of Rads.
When I had the next recurrence in my sternal nodes, the Gemzar seemed to work initially, but didn't keep the nodes down for very long.
But remember, everyone is different and this drug could be The silver bullet for you. I've been on a bunch of different combos and found this combo to be pretty well tolerated. I hope this combo does the trick for you and that you tolerate the treatment well.
Keep us posted, okay?
ps-there's so much information to absorb about which supplements to take & when, on different treatment combos and how to manage all that. i have a very specific regimen that I follow, but under the direct instructions of a tcm. do what feels right for you and follow the advice that make sense to you.
Last edited by jml; 02-09-2010 at 08:26 AM..
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