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Starting chemo for ovarian cancer for the second time.
Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Jan 28 9:26am | Replies (27)Comment receiving replies
Thank you so much for responding. They say I am on the exact same chemo as before (carboplatin, paclitaxel, and bevacizumab) and at the same doses. I’ve heard things like side effect risk is cumulative. But I am so weak, I can barely make it to the bathroom. I didn’t feel weak during or after my first round of chemo two years ago. I could work, take care of house and husband, no problem. I’m worried I might have to go to the hospital.
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I had 3 rounds of chemo prior to having a total abdominal hysterectomy, breezed through it. Had 3 more rounds after surgery…..felt horrible! Like you, could barely make it to the bathroom, barely took a 1 minute shower due to shakiness & weakness, no appetite. After speaking with my oncology RN, she told me that side effects tend to get worse the more have. Thanks for telling me that upfront, I was about to go to the er!! Lasted almost a week. Had CT scans in Dec, all clear & doctor said I didn’t need maintenance. Recently repeated CA125 & it jumped to 162 so he ordered a pet scan scheduled for 1/31. I’m a wreck!!! Prayers to all dealing with this horrible beast! 🙏