Doxorubicin

[Cancerfree57]

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 😊

[Hidden]

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!!

[Cancerfree57 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for sharing your information with me! I wish you the best!!

[Tesla_7US]

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.

[Cancerfree57 in reply to Tesla_7US]

I have been told to be very careful in the sun while on doxil. Thank you for your feedback.

[Saffery1]

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

[Cancerfree57 in reply to Saffery1]

Hoping for continued success for you. My hope is that my tumors start shrinking as well. Starting doxil on April 11.

[Brondy]

I'll be starting Avastin and Doxil soon. It was the next step treatment for me.

[Cancerfree57 in reply to Brondy]

I wish you the best outcome!!