Chemo variations and effectiveness (Gem/Cis)
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Hi marions, I don’t think he has and I’m not 100% sure what the protocol is here in Canada. The Gemcitabube would be via IV infusion.
Abbie……..was the recommendation for gemcitabine infusion or had the physician recommended Xeloda a similar formula in oral form? Also, has your Dad had molecular testing for possible biomarkers for which some drugs have been approved for treatment?
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MarionAnne, cannot answer the question as Teddy never had Chemo BUT if you go to our search engine at the top and type in Gemcitabine I know a lot of posts using that word will appear. Best of luck!
My Dad (diagnosed in Nov 2013) has had great success with Gem/Cis combination but is now experiencing side effects from the prolonged usage of Cisplatin (2nd round). Since stopping treatment the cancer has had substantial growth which we were disappointed but not shocked to hear. His Oncologist is suggesting using the Gemcitabine as a single agent to see how the cancer reacts since she feel that other types of chemo wouldn’t be in his best interest.
Has anyone tried the single agent Gemcitabine treatment before?? We are hoping and praying that the results will be good but I can’t find much online.
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