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Concerned about Abraxane + Gemzar at age 82: Hospice vs treatment?
Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Sep 5 9:36pm | Replies (39)Comment receiving replies
@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.
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@dianethemom - I am so sorry that you already have neuropathy. Yes, the Abraxane chemo drug could make your neuropathy worse. My husband wears cold therapy gloves and socks to keep from getting neuropathy during the 30 minutes of the abraxane infusion. So far, it has worked for him. That was another recommendation made by the Mayo doctor, who we sought for second opinion, before my husband started chemo. I am also so sorry that your cancer has metastasized to other organs. I wish you had other options to consider for treatment. Is there another oncologist in your area that someone could recommend to you that could give you a second opinion on your case that could tell you if there are any other possible treatment options that would have limited side effects? You are in my thoughts and prayers.