Doxil is next chemo

[jane65]

The next chemo we're using is Doxil which we'll start this coming Monday, and  I'll have a treatment once every 3 weeks. Hopefully this drug will work and we can start to reverse the progression of the OVCA including the induration.

My oncologist said the induration (ugly lumps and bumps) are an external picture of cancer and what's going on inside my body. It's so gross!

He said I need to have a MUGA heart scan before we can start Doxil,  to be sure my heart is ok and I'll have that test done this Thursday.

I know that several of you have been on Doxil, and I'd really appreciate some tips on how to deal with the side affects, the oncology nurse said loose clothing, and be careful of heat. I'm sure they'll have lots more to say next Monday.

Thanks again for all the support, and help.
Jane

[bravely2]

Hi Jane,
I am a newbie here.  Saw you are in NJ and are looking for Udderly Smooth.  I am in NY but have family in & come from NJ.  You might try Harmon stores I have gotten it there.
Hope all goes well for you,
Rose

[jane65]

Hi Kerry,
I agree that the information we get on this site is amazing.

I hope the Doxil works well for you, let me know how you do on it.
Jane

[jane65]

Hi Sherri,
Thanks for your information, it sounds like you aren't having a particularly bad time with Doxil, that's encouraging.
I hope it's the right drug for you and me, and that we both do well and get this cancer stabilized or for you in remission!

Let's keep in touch, good luck!
Jane

[henning]

Best of luck to you Jane, you are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Penny

[sheri938]

HI  AFTER ALMOST 8 MONTHS AFTER THE TAXOL CARBO TREATMENTS I STAYED AT 14 FOR MONTHS THEN IT WENT TO 33 AND I WAS STARTED ON DOXIL, AFTER THE 1ST TREATMENT TO STARTED DOWN SLOWLY THIS WAS MY 3RD LAST FRIDAYS   IT WAS DOWN TO 15 WILL HAVE ANOTHER BLOOD DRAW THIS WEEK, THERE ARE A FEW SIDE EFFECTS BUT NOTHING LIKE THAT TAXOL- BLISTERS AROUND THE WASTE FROM CLOTHING BEING TOO TIGHT, AND BLISTERS IN THE MOUTH, -IT HAS BEEN COOL HERE IN OAKLAND SO HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH OVER HEATING ,I HAD THE HEART TEST BEFORE THE START OF THE DOXIL,BUT THINGS SEEM OK SO FAR-  I SEEM TO HAVE INSOMINA THE FIRST 24 HOURS THEN I SLEEP  THE NEXT 24 AT LEAST, STILL  SHORT ON ENERGY, BUT I'M GETTING OUT AS OFTER AS POSSIBLE,NO PROBLEMS WITH DIET,.-MY BEST TO EVERYONE, KEEP IN TOUCH -AN MAY GOD BE WITH YOU  -OOPS SORRY  about the caps still have my glasses on,best of luck to everyone

[yrrek]

Hi there my name is yrrek, well Kerry and I used to post quite regularly.  I may be starting doxil as well. It is so amazing to get all this info on it.  My marker went up to 33 while on taxol/carbol, we are going to do one more marker and then go from there.