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I'm about to begin treatments with Vidaza, what should I know?

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: 6 days ago | Replies (11)
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@shot

My first shots resulted in severe vomiting and a trip to the er.
I was told this is unheard of .
Also, read that Vidaza is only effective for 30%to 40% who start it.
I have lost interest.

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Apr 4 8:30am

Welcome to Connect @shot. You sure got off to a rocky start with your chemo. I’m sorry to hear you had such a miserable time and ended up in the ER.
Nausea and vomiting are actually a pretty common side effects with chemo. Fortunately, there some good meds on the market to help offset the worst of it.

I realize this experience isn’t something you’d like to repeat. Were you given any anti-nausea medications to take with your injections?

Since Vidaza is used to treat various blood cancers and conditions would you mind sharing your diagnosis?
Will you consider trying an alternative?

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