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Hi Ann/Ritchie,
I’m so sorry you’re not feeling well, Ritchie, and I hope you’re starting to feel a little better.
My Dad has been having the Gemzar/Cisplatin protocol for the last four months. He hasn’t had an allergic reaction to it, but he did have a rash before he was diagnosed (which is why is internist ran some tests) on his back, torso and arms. It was driving him crazy. I’m almost positive that it was somehow related to elevated liver enzymes as a result of the obstruction in his bile duct….has anyone discussed that with you? Once my Dad had the stent in place, his rash pretty much disappeared.
It seems to me that if Ritchie’s last Gemzar treatment was 3 weeks ago, it should be working itself out of his system. If the rash truly was an allergic reaction, it should be lessening every day as the Gemzar is metabolized.
Hope this helps,
LA
Congratulations, Nancy – that’s great news! My Dad also had his surgery performed by Dr. Schwartz in October 2010 (lobe removal, portal vein resection, gallbladder removal) and visited Dr. Schwartz last week for his 3 month check up. He also had great news – no sign of cancer on his CT scan!
Penny – I’ll second the endorsement of Dr. Schwartz. He is a truly gifted surgeon and cares deeply about his patients. He also has vast knowledge about cc – one of my Dad’s physicians referred to him as a “sub-specialist.”
LA
Noreen,
Sorry – this is my first time posting and I accidentally sent it out without adding that I hope all goes well for your uncle.
Noreen,
Contact Dr. Myron Schwartz at Mount Sinai in Manhattan. He is phenomenal and, as I understand it, will often perform surgery when others will not. I have heard absolutely nothing but wonderful things about him and he is what one physician in NYC referred to as a “sub-specialist,” that is he has a great deal of experience with CC.
