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I spent many years on Avastin since 2008 diagnosis. When I came out of remission from it. I was put on carbo/Gemzar. I had a bad reaction to the Carbo, so I had 10 treatments of Gemzar. I finally had to ask Onco to stop because I was losing my quality of life. Now that I’m off Gemzar, I’m hoping to feel stronger, with more appetite and better energy.

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Bless you Leniko so sorry you had a reaction l hard Carbo& Taxol and that was tough. Treatments aren't easy are they. Think your doing the right thing building your strength up again. Lets hope it worked .And you get your body well & strong again. My love & prayersSheilaFxxx

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Leniko in reply to Realistic

thanks for your caring words.

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DinkyAnnecy

I am not sure it’s applicable to you but have they mentioned about putting you on Lynparza? Best of luck to you

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Leniko in reply to DinkyAnnecy

no, but I’ll look it up. Thanks

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