Replies to I was on gemcitabine & Abraxane for 4 years/87 chemo treatments. I had 2 " breaks"...

← Return to Long term Abraxane/Gemzar Treatment

Discussion

Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Sep 28 7:54pm | Replies (4)

Comment receiving replies

@199

I was on gemcitabine & Abraxane for 4 years/87 chemo treatments. I had 2 " breaks" or holidays. If I had to go back, I would opt for the 3-week cadence. I went too long last time on break for almost 7 months & MY ca 19-9 got up to over 11,000! This last break was very much needed. I had gone way too many months (3) of feeling horrible before that break. I am now on Rasonque.

Jump to this post

Replies to "I was on gemcitabine & Abraxane for 4 years/87 chemo treatments. I had 2 " breaks"..."

bzabeli | @bzabeli | Sep 27 6:17am

@199
Thanks. That's good information. And congratulations for four years. That's a feat.
Can I ask if you were scanned periodically during that seven-month holiday? With your CA19-9 ballooning like that, if would seem there would also be evidence of growth through a scan.
Currently I'm on a three-month cycle for CAT scans. That might increase to a two-month cycle to catch any growth, whether I go the holiday or three-week cycle route.
Thanks again and best wishes.

VIEW AND REPLY