Cyclophosphamide Side Effects Good and Bad - Vasculitis UK

Vasculitis UK

7,876 members6,908 posts

Cyclophosphamide Side Effects Good and Bad

phil60 profile image
0 Replies

I had a Vascular autoimmune disease (Cerebral Vasculitis) with my brain and one of the medications that my Neurologist put me on to stop the vascular problem from growing into all areas of my brain was Cyclophosphamide. I was on the Cyclophosphamide for 10yrs and the growth stopped in all areas and vessels have been rebuilt. He told me of the side effects of the Cyclophosphamide medication and they seem to have all happened. Infertility which I was made aware was going to happen within three months which it did and Cancer. 9yrs later I had Testical Cancer, while on chemo I had a Bone Marrow problem. Now 6yrs later I have Type2 Bladder and Bowell Cancer which I've only had a few lymph nodes removed but will have to be checked at this stage every 3mths for the rest of my life The Cyclophosphamide did its job with my vascular problem with my brain which is the most important but it’s other side effects, fertility and cancer happened and is still with me. I know all medications may have some sort of side effects good and bad and I know Cyclophosphamide is very beneficial and it helps as well. ie I’m still alive and I know it others may not have gone through the side effects like myself as they may have a good immune system. I was just seeing if others have gone thru similar side effects.

Written by
phil60 profile image
phil60
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Cyclophosphamide side effects

Had my first Cyclophosphamide infusion last week, felt fine on the day but was so sick the...
woollysox profile image

Aortitis, now might have to start cyclophosphamide

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with aortitis in Dec 2015 and have been taking prednisolone and...
Suzycat profile image

Cyclophosphamide

Hi all, I wondered whether anyone could help me with a question please? I had 6 sessions of...
lovenothate profile image

Cyclophosphamide

Hi, my first blog. can anyone tell me how long it takes for cyclophosphamide to leave your system,...
tonyeade1 profile image

First cyclophosphamide pulse

First treatment today; just in time as ESR, C-RP and WBC counts were ramping up on previous blood...
Wellsie profile image

Moderation team

See all
Suzi70 profile image
Suzi70Administrator
JaneLE profile image
JaneLEAdministrator
Charlie_Harper profile image
Charlie_HarperAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.