Starting Avastin infusion

[Erebuni]

Hi ladies.In new year I gonna start Avastin infusion .After recurrence & surgery . I am little scare but have no choice.Reading your posts I have hope.Happy Holidays all you.Emma from Chicago.🎄🥂🍾😘

[Cjbloomq]

Hi Emma, I was on Avastin for over a year. The only side effect I had was it created high blood pressure for me. I had to go back on chemo for awhile but now I am on Zejula for almost 2 years. I have been on this journey for 6 years now. We all are here for you. This site has helped alot of us. Best of everything to you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Caroline

[Erebuni in reply to Cjbloomq]

Hi Caroline ,thanks for best wishes .You right this site help me a lot.I have HB pressure so it’s bad for me start Avastin? I am thinking to talk to my doctor before I start about Zejula and Olaparib .Were you live? Emma

[Cjbloomq in reply to Erebuni]

Hi Emma, talk to your doc about your concerns with your blood pressure. I have been on meds for HBP since Avastin. I am in Tampa.

Caroline

[Erebuni in reply to Cjbloomq]

Thanks.I will talk to her.

[Sherryp]

I am currently in Avastin and just a slight rise in blood pressure. I have been on it off and on for the past three years. It is not that bad and we have been through much worse.

[Erebuni in reply to Sherryp]

Yes you right we have been much worse so I gonna get true this to.😘

[Lind58]

You have the right attitude. You have no choice but to do anything to keep you well. Wishing you a merry Christmas and strength, and prayers for this coming year ❤️

[Erebuni in reply to Lind58]

Thanks Lind58 Happy holiday to you from my family.❤️

[Greytmom]

Hi, I've been on a Avastin, with a low dose of taxotere since the end of July and I'm doing very well with it. I was on taxotere for over a year before the Avastin was added due to CA 125 rising and a tumor pushing on my ureter. No blood pressure problems, I drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day, the only complaint I have if any is fatigue. I also have acupuncture and massages which truly help. I hope it helps you as much as it has helped me. Happy holidays.

[Erebuni in reply to Greytmom]

Hi Greytmom thanks for giving me hope. I post when I start.Happy Holidays.Emma from Chicago.

[Rosemarymemo]

Hang in there. I’m on Zejula for a years. All these new drugs are really working. Hard not to worry but keep the faith. In my prayers. Blessed Christmas. Rose

[Erebuni in reply to Rosemarymemo]

Thanks for nice words.Marry Christmas Rose 🎄🥂

[Archeveritas]

Hi Emma. I’m also in Chicago . Avastin worked so well for me against the cancer. I have gone 2 years now with no drugs. I hope 2020 brings all positive things for you.

Priscilla

[Erebuni in reply to Archeveritas]

Thanks Priscilla for giving me hope.Happy Holidays 😘

[Smashitis in reply to Archeveritas]

Hi archeveritus I know someone who's going to start avastin with gemzar for 6 cycles and thereafter continue avastin.

How long did you you stay on avastin?

[Archeveritas]

Also 6 cycles.

[Smashitis in reply to Archeveritas]

Thanks so much for replying to me. It gives so much hope xx

Were you also told that you might need to continue avastin when you started your 6 cycles?

Praying we don't have to continue it and 6 cycles are enough for her too.

Any side effects we should watch out for?

Thank you again, you're kind.

[Smashitis in reply to Archeveritas]

Also what was your ca125 before taking avastin?

[Archeveritas]

I know that after surgery I was over 1600. After chemo it dropped below 10 and has remained low for 2 years so far.

[Cbyrdie in reply to Archeveritas]

That is amazing!

[Smashitis]

Thank you again Erebuni. The patient I know had 6 carbo/ taxol therapies followed by surgery and again 3 cycles of carbo/ taxol.

She has recurred within 6 months and is advised gemzar/ avastin as 2nd line.

Praying it works.

[Lizchips]

I don't know what type of ovarian cancer you have I had stage 3c clear cell. I was fortunate to be a candidate for intraperitenil chemotherapy. Your in the US, it adds 3 years plus onto the distance between reoccurance. In April I will be cancer free 6 years. I'm in California, I was seen at city of hope. Best wishes for a happy healthy new year. My friend diagnosed stage 4 given 6 months, saw my Dr. 2 years later cancer free.. My oncologist gyno surgeon is who I see always is Dr Amy Hakim she's in Palm Springs California. If you need help. Best wishes, liz

[Erebuni in reply to Lizchips]

Hi Liz I am in Chicago.I have 3C 2017 ,2019 have recurrence, chemo,surgery.I have to have Avastin for 1 year.Congratulation to you for 6 years cancer free. Thanks for offer you very kind .I am little scare of Avastin side effects but have no choice. Emma ❤️