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Ovarian Cancer: Should I go on Maintenance Therapy?

Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Nov 13 1:41pm | Replies (59)
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@egins1208

I tried a neraparid drug after completing chemotherapy and had to stop it within 10 days because my blood rest showed an almost complete loss of platelets. Had I cut myself or been in an accident I could have bled to death.

Since then I have been getting infusions of Avastin for 18 months. Now CT scan shows regrowth of tumors. Oncologist wants me to resume original chem treatments (carboplatin and pacitaxel) with all their uncomfortable side effects. Has anyone in this situation
got any advice?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Nov 20, 2022

Welcome @egins1208, I'm sorry to hear that Zejula (niraparib) was not a good option for you. Thank goodness the low platelet count was discovered.

I know you're not looking forward to the unwanted side effects of returning to carboplatin and pacitaxel, but I'm glad that is an option for you. Members like @pauldale4 @pbprice @susu2 may be able to share their experiences of Carbo/Taxol for maintenance therapy for ovarian cancer and managing side effects.

Egins, what side effects did you find the most challenging the first time you were on Carbo/Taxol?

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