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I had a combo of Taxol and Carboplatin for ovarian cancer and had very little side effects other than the usual hair loss and extreme fatigue. A little nausea and metalic tast for a couple of days but no vomiting.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/8/2024
Condition: Breast Cancer that has Spread to Another Part of the Body
Overall rating 4.0
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My oncologist gave me some advice I’ve carried on through my treatments. Unfortunately I have the worst subtype of breast cancer, stage 4 Triple Negative breast cancer, there are very limited treatments and the approved treatments tend to fail sooner than later. When I asked her about side effects prior to my first treatment she said, continue your life as you do now, don’t lie in bed anticipating the worst after chemo (bc that’s what you’ll get). I have been in the medical research field for years, and to date it’s the best advice anyone has given me. Honestly I don’t think about the side effects and have been very fortunate to only have a few very minor ones. Yes, the exhaustion can be hard, but I chose to find a solution and went on adderall and it helped me tremendously and was a game changer! Many oncologists see the benefits of this medication now Why suffer for no reason? Our minds can make us feel things we wouldn’t feel if we just practice on a daily basis to “get up, dress up, and show up” to life! Good luck and many best wishes to you all fighting the hardest fight of all….Read More Read Less

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KBR | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/17/2022
Condition: Locally Advanced Breast Carcinoma
Overall rating 2.0
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A known but rare side effect of this agent is a reduction in blood counts of 90%. This side effect manifested in the first treatment. The doctor reduced the dose and tried again, which resulted in a need for blood transfusions. Despite discontinuing the agent, I am still anemic, with extremely low white blood cell and platelet counts 12 months after my last dose.

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shawnee_au | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Caregiver
4/7/2016
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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Poison in every sense of the word. Very low success rate despite all these supposed 'fantastic' ,no doubt, fabricated, pharma reviews

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Theresa | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/9/2014
Condition: Cancer of the Ovary
Overall rating 5.0
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Easy fast drug to take as part of my treatment for ovarian cancer in 2011.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/10/2013
Condition: Cancer Involving the Head or Neck
Overall rating 3.7
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marion | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/27/2012
Condition: Cancer in the Lining of the Uterus
Overall rating 1.7
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Drug was totally ineffective against the clear cell cancer that I have. Lost six months because this was the "standard" treatment for endometrial cancer rather than oncologist looking for drug effective against clear cell.

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Cathy | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
6/6/2012
Condition: Small Cell Cancer of the Lung
Overall rating 1.7
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My father was diagnosed with mesotheloma 02/12. First chemo on May 22, 2012. Had trouble breathing that night, went into hospital,went into kidney failure on dialysis now.

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maddy | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/19/2012
Condition: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Overall rating 4.7
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2ost part of my hair, no nausea. 20 months cancer free

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
9/6/2011
Condition: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Overall rating 1.0
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husband overmedicated-died

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
3/11/2011
Condition: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Overall rating 4.3
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This is the second time around for carbo. First time was in October 2006 for my husband. So far so good as this is the second treatment of four. No hair loss this time. Lost all his hair the first time. No nausea. He seems to be tolerating treatment much better than the first time.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/14/2011
Condition: Cancer of the Cervix
Overall rating 2.3
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/24/2010
Condition: Breast Cancer that has Spread to Another Part of the Body
Overall rating 4.3
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it help me part of the time i do it with gemzar

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dartballer57 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/21/2010
Condition: Breast Cancer that has Spread to Another Part of the Body
Overall rating 4.7
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I have only had 2 treatments so far. It seems to be ok, no serious side effects.

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sudie | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/18/2010
Condition: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Overall rating 4.7
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This drug along with Taxol IV was used for chemotherapy treatment after lung surgery in 2005. I am happy to say I have been cancer free for 5 1/2 years now. I was very tired during treatments but no other side effect at all.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
4/30/2010
Condition: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Overall rating 2.0
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My mom was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer in Dec. 09. Carboplatin was one of the chemo drugs used to treat her cancer. After only one treatment the doctors said that the Carboplatin distroid my mom's kidneys. My mom passed away April 22nd.

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sue | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/14/2010
Condition: Cancer of the Ovary
Overall rating 5.0
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I was initially diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2006 and had three treatments of Taxol and Carboplatin. After CA-125 increased in 2009, I had six treatments. I had an allergic reaction from the carbo during treatment #2. Subsequent treatments included steriods prior to the infusion. I had no nausea at all - fatigue for a few days after then nominally tired. I had Neulasta shots right after my treatments to help with my white blood count.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | Patient
2/14/2010
Condition: Breast Cancer that has Spread to Another Part of the Body
Overall rating 1.0
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first treatment

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Saundra | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/18/2009
Condition: Cancer of the Ovary
Overall rating 4.0
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I had 8 doses with Taxol starting in 2007. After a rising CA125, I have now had 4 doses. I had a mild allergic reaction on the 4th dose and will premedicate for the 5th.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/19/2009
Condition: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Overall rating 5.0
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Had some fatigue and some nausea, but one more drug helped that. This drug with taxol and I am 4 1/2 years cancer free. Didn't lose my hair, over all not as bad as expected.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/14/2009
Condition: Cancer of the Ovary
Overall rating 5.0
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The combination of this drug and taxol saved my life. I did have an allergic reaction to the taxol but doubling up on steriods helped. The out come was very worth all the side effects!

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