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Cancer, blood clotting and concerns about blood thinners
Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Apr 24 10:53am | Replies (11)Comment receiving replies
My wife’s recent chest CT scan showed a lung blood clot for the first time after 9 months of chemo (G/A every two weeks) for pancreatic cancer with minor lung MET. She just completed 14 days of radiation at the pancreas cancer, with capecitabine twice daily and is now returning to her previous regiment. She just started Eloquis 30 day starter pack (5 mg). This was a very surprising finding since she has not experienced any breathing or coughing issues. Can those on Eloquis share their experience on side effects …. when they begin and to what extent?
Thanks to all and God bless.
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I had a similar occurrence with small pulmonary embolism after mFolfirinox. Liquid prescribed. 5mg twice a day. I have been on since last October and had no side effects. My most recent scan shows the embolism is gone. I will be on Eliquis for life.
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I was started on a blood thinner at diagnosis (Pradaxa). My oncologist said pancreatic cancer causes more blood clots than any other, so they start all patients on it preventatively. I remained on Pradaxa twice daily until I had total pancreatectomy last summer, at which point I was switched to Eliquis 2.5mg twice daily, which I will be on for life. I tolerate it just fine and have had no side effects.