Carboplatin and Gamez...

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Hi. I'm entering my third year of chemotherapy treatment. I have cancer unknown primary source.

For two years I've been treated with Carboplatin and plaxatol.  This session it's been changed to Carboplatin and gemcitabine.

I'm having real issues with Diarrhea and was wondering if this is an issue for anyone else and what helps. 

Thank you

  • Hi Zarasmum - I'm confused as you are posting this on the Breast Cancer Forum - has your diagnosis changed - sorry you are having the issues you are

  • No confusion.  This chemo treatment is often used in breast /pancreatic/liver cancer. Cancer unknown primary source is very rare and unique sinim trying to cross into other areas for some answers.  I didn't realise you had to stick to one group 

  • I didn't realise you had to stick to one group 

    Hi. I’m not a member of this group but just wanted to clarify. You can post in any section. You could also try in the “Ask a nurse” 

    Dani 

    Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019

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  • Sorry - I thought you had got a different diagnosis to CUP and that was the reason I asked.  I like your updates - good idea to check for answers in other groups- best wishes, Dawn

  • No worries.  Unfortunately the CUP remains.  This time with change in treatment, the side effects different.  I knew where I was with carboplatin and plaxatol, Gemcitabine is definitely different.  Has two rounds , four more to go.  Scans after the fourth.. hopefully back in remission