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Abraxane gemzar at age 82

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My husband is in his late 70s and has Stage 4 pancreatic cancer with mets to the liver. He started Gemzar and Abraxane in February 2026. In 5 months, his tumors shrunk by 50 percent. We are truly happy that he chose these chemo drugs. The Mayo doctor recommended these chemo drugs because they have fewer side effects and they are just as effective as Folfirinox. The side effect he has had is fatigue for several days after chemo. He had pain and nausea before chemo and none with chemo. He says he feels better on the chemo drugs than before he was diagnosed with cancer. My husband started losing his hair after the second chemo treatment, but he doesn't mind the loss. He, too, was told by other doctors to get his affairs in order and that he had 6 months or less to live. He, me and his children are extremely happy that he agreed to take the chemo treatments. It is giving us more time to do things, go places, and be together as a family. With minimal side effects, he is still able to get around and live life. If these chemo drugs stop working, the next option is the new oral pill, daraxonrasib.

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@cfrench48 my met cancer is in stomach, lungs, duodenum. My CA19-9 is 179 and climbing rapidly. I have neuropathy in my feet now and it will get worse under abraxane gemzar. I am 82. Had a great deal of trouble with original chemo so not inclined to do it. You are lucky you are connected with Mayo. I would not have that option.