I have had the results of the ICON8 trial today. I thought I'd already heard them and let you all know but for those that don't know anything about it, it was a trial to see if giving carboplatin every three weeks and paclitaxel once a week for a total of eighteen weeks would be better than giving both every three weeks. It turned out that it didn't make any difference either way so three weekly chemo will still be the norm for everyone.
This trial is now completed and shows it made no difference in preventing cancer returning or to improve how long women with ovarian cancer lived.
I hope everyone is keeping a well as possible and wish everyone well.
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ZenaJ
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Thanks, Zena. Good to know. I was on ICON8 eight years ago on the weekly arm and psychologically it suited me and my routine to know I was having chemo every week (except when my bloods were rubbish!), rather than every three weeks. I ended up having only 13 sessions, rather than 18, but I have been NED ever since (touch wood!), despite being 3a. Deb x
We're very lucky. I had to have a few blood transfusions too and it was like having new batteries. I was diagnosed stage 3C in 2013 so been really lucky. xx
Before getting cancer I used to do paid trials so I felt it was no bother doing this one. It was just a shame that it didn't make any difference at the end of the day but you have to try these things to find out. I'm still on a genetic trial where I send my blood to the hospital every year and boy does that come round quickly. I'll never find out the results of this one though. xx
I've been on it for about 10 years but it's all over now and although the chemo was weekly for 18 weeks, I didn't find it too bad. Then again, I didn't have anything to compare it with.xxx
Hi Zena,Thanks for this information. I was on this trial when first diagnosed in July 2018. I was on the weekly arm . It was tough going as I found I was just picking up 4/5days post chemo ,when I was back in again for next dose. I had my first recurrence in December 2020 and had the same treatment schedule.
Unfortunately I am back on treatment again , just two weeks but am getting it once every three weeks. The difference is incredible. Yes , very tough for a week but now feeling very well and "normal".
I am hoping to get into remission again , here's hoping!!.
Hi Ann, it's so disappointing when recurrence happens so I do hope all goes well this time. I started the trial in 2013 and they've finished with it now, so my letter said anyway.
Hi, these trials started when I was on treatment. I was asked before I started, as soon as I was diagnosed, and didn't hesitate to help. One trial is still ongoing. xx
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