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What to expect from Gemcitibine chemo/radiation?
Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Jul 11, 2023 | Replies (18)Comment receiving replies
My husband did gem/abrax after fulfirinox. He seemed more tired on the Gem, although it could possibly be the fact that it was the cumulative effect because he had had about 7 prior fulfirinox treatments. Unfortunately, neither was shrinking the tumors. He is scheduled to start radiation later this week. We are praying that will work. He had some neuropathy/tingling but nothing too excessive, and continued to experience the "metallic" taste when eating most foods.
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Hi, k13. Another commenter elsewhere suggested using plastic cutlery -- says it eliminated the metallic taste.
If you're concerned about plastic waste, pls know that such cutlery can be reused after being washed in dishwasher or by hand. (Bc I lack a dishwasher, I wash by hand with dishsoap and then soak in a 50/50 vinegar + water solution).
Best wishes.
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Thank you. Wishing your husband well with his treatment. I handled 12 Folfirinox treatments - I hope this new course will work. I tend to view the long term side effects as a small price to pay for life!