Side effects with Gem/Doce treatments

Posted by lacks @lacks, Jul 8 8:59am

I recently had my ninth monthly Gem/Doce treatment. I’ve noticed that as these monthly treatments progress, the side effects seem to get worse.
Has anyone experienced neurological type side effects such as memory issues, slight tremors, etc.
Also, exhaustion, increased bruising, or a feeling of tongue being swollen.
I’m going to contact my physician about this, but I just curious what other side effects people have experienced.

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lacks | @lacks | Jul 11 8:09am

Looking for input please

donchaz2u | @donchaz2u | 6 days ago

I just had my 10th maintenance gem/dox. I have polyneuropathy along with the bladder cancer so my neurologist told me that anytime the chemo infusion ending in x is given it will affect my neuropathy. Initially, the effect was more numbness above my knee. I have had greater amounts of fatigue and memory loss also, but I equate that more to age (78). What happened last treatment however was really strange. I had my infusion of gemcitabine. After 15 minutes or so, my feet felt like they were on fire, then as that subsided my legs got ice cold. This lasted for several minutes. It was hard for me to stand and walk and when I did the feet and legs stayed cold. When I went in for my dox I told the nurse who said she never heard of such a reaction but would note it. Like I said, I also have polyneuropathy.

honey750 | @honey750 | 5 days ago

In reply to @lacks "Looking for input please" + (show)

@lacks
Hi, I don't get those side effects. I do however get UTI symptoms, but no infection. I have had 15 treatments. The last 3 were the ones with the UTI. Still have the symptoms 2 months after the chemo. I also have really bad muscle spasms in the legs, during the night. I never thought it could be from the chemo, since I always have them, just not as bad. I hope you can find relief, and answers. Blessings