I was just notified today that I will need to start monthly infusions of doxil as my ovarian cancer which I was diagnosed with in December of 2017 is now spreading into my omentum and on my colon.
I finished 5 rounds of Carbo/taxol in July of 2021.
My dr. said that it is milder than Carbo/taxol and that I won’t lose my hair but that I have to stay out of the sun.
Can anyone share their experience with me regarding treatment using doxil?
It will be very much appreciated.
Jean in Maryland 😊
It’s much easier than Carbol/taxol (for most women). You may have some thinning but it’s unlikely you’ll go bald. Moisturise hands & feet every day & I recommend using Difflam mouth wash (a.m & p.m) to prevent mouth ulcers. I have some nausea between days 4& 8 & also exhaustion but that’s it!!
Thank you for sharing your information with me! I wish you the best!!
I had pegylated liposomal doxorubicin aka carbo/doxil in US. It worked well. Hair only thinned a bit. Skin VERY VERY sensitive to sun and heat. Other than that fine.
I have been told to be very careful in the sun while on doxil. Thank you for your feedback.
I've just completed my six infusions of Doxil and Carbo. Found it much easier than frontline. Hands and feet drier so need to moisturise; hair thinned but not obvious to others; no nausea or rashes; occasional mouth ulcer or cold sore which respond to over the counter treatments meds. Brought my CA125 down but now it's risen again - however, the secondary tumour in my chest muscle has gone. Good luck x
Hoping for continued success for you. My hope is that my tumors start shrinking as well. Starting doxil on April 11.
I'll be starting Avastin and Doxil soon. It was the next step treatment for me.
I wish you the best outcome!!
Chemo or immunotherapy?
Still in treatment since August 2015. Any advise?
