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Ovarian Cancer: Should I go on Maintenance Therapy?

Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: 4 days ago | Replies (59)
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@colleenyoung

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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egins1208 | @egins1208 | Nov 20, 2022

Thanks for the contact. On that chemo combo I have experienced constipation and diarrhea; I have also had fevers that come and go. Fatigue, joint aches and hair loss I expected, but the fevers were really upsetting.

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