Started Gemzar Today

MJo · 02-15-2007, 05:38 AM

I know someone who is on gemzar for liver tumors. He has trouble with fluid buildup in the legs. I would check with your doctor and do things to prevent fluid building. I understand green tea has mild diuretic effect.

Carolyns · 02-15-2007, 07:24 AM

Hi Lolly,

I was on Gemzar for 5 months. Took care of the liver mets, so far. Now I have switched to Faslodex and Herceptin.

While on Gemzar, I did 2 weeks on and 1 week off. I also took Zofran. For me my counts dropped only once. I have always been told to drink extra water. So I try to drink up to a gallon per day for a few days after chemo.

As for side effects - I was a little tired and did experience mild hair thinning. I continued / continue to work full time and have a very active life as a single mom of an 8-year old boy.

I hope that you do as well as I did. For me it was like Chemo lite.

Best wishes, love, peace, and hope!

Carolyns