Does anyone have experience of Carboplatin Caelex combination? What side effects etc?

[grannygrumps]

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Hi, Sandra had this 2011 3rd line. I have to say from all the chemo,s she coped with this the best. Usual sickness and fatigue and usual feeling unwell. Some do experience skin sores and mouth sores but she did,nt. Her CA125 did drop from the start and her disease did shrink considerably. Some say that Caelyx is slow to start and this seems to be the case when taken as a single agent but when combined with carboplatin then providing your platinum sensitive then you should get good results early on. Love Paul x

[grannygrumps]

Thank you so much Paul. That has given me a lot of comfort. I have had no problem with Carboplatin its just that Caelyx seems to have some mixed results. Love Beth x

[HerThing in reply to grannygrumps]

Hi Beth, Of course everyone is different, but Angie had a pretty good response to Caelyx alone when Carboplatin showed only a mixed response. She tolerated it very well too and despite our initial anxiety we are both so pleased she went with her oncologist's recommendation. Best wishes to you.

Andy x

[grannygrumps in reply to HerThing]

Thank you so much Andy. I am starting my first cycle tomorrow and that has given me a lot of comfort. Love Beth XX

[TillyTiptoe]

Just started same combination. Only first session will keep you informed. Third line treatment also. So far so good. Scarlet x

[grannygrumps in reply to TillyTiptoe]

I am starting my course tomorrow. We could exchange experiences. Love Beth x

[Snoopy01]

Hi Beth I did not really get on with that combo ( everyone different I guess) but the efficacy is what matters and after 3 rounds I found out this week that all diffuse deposits of cancer in the peritoneum have disappeared - so will put up with side effects ! To answer your question directly, side efects were exhaustion, indigestion with sickness . The doctors will keep a close eye on your white platelet count as Caelyx has a reputation for being a' so and so' for dropping the white cell count right down so make sure you monitor your temperature on a regular basis .

Good luck with your treatment and big hugs

Xxx

[grannygrumps in reply to Snoopy01]

Thank you so much. That has given me a lot of comfort. I am starting my treatment tomorrow. Love Beth x