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Cisplatin: What side effects can I expect?

Cancer: Managing Symptoms | Last Active: Dec 23, 2020 | Replies (19)

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@earscan @merpreb @colleenyoung Gina, Sounds like you already got some great perspective from Merry! Since I had Cisplatin in 2018 I thought I'd add my 2 cents. I just checked my file because I couldn't remember what it was given with- it was Cisplatin & Pemetrexed for 4 cycles following lung resection surgery. That combination was known to be better tolerated than others and I can testify to that. I never got worse than some ear ringing and a hangover feeling that was managed with just one of the 3 meds I had available, along with some extra rest and getting outdoors for some gardening (great fresh air/exercise combo.) So, you may want to ask your docs more questions on what you more likely could expect.

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@bluelagoon- It's so great to hear from you! I love it when you put your 2 cents in! I had cisplatin in 2007 and was not offered to me. I had it with Navelbine (targeted chemo). I went twice a week for 4 months. I am so glad that you had an easier time than I did.

I think, @earscan that @bluelagoon offers great advice about contacting your doctor regarding the chemo protocol and the infusion nurses when the time is right. Also, I would suggest that you write down every single question that you have and bring it with you.