Im 44, stage 3c/4a high grade OC & live in germany. Diagnosed Nov 2020 & had debulking surgery followed by six sessions of taxo/paclitel from December. I’ve just had my 4th chemo & my doctor has added Avastin (15 months if I don’t have a bad reaction) to the mix.
I feel much much worse since the Avastin (was given infusion day after chemo) with terrible joint pains & aches & overwhelming tiredness & am wondering why I’ve been given it at this point & whether it is really of any benefit. I’m responding well to the chemo & so far havent had major problems with side effects apart from a bit of tiredness & nausea.
I’m concerned that the whilst the Avastin is being added as a maintanence drug to slow the potential return of cancer & it’s impact my overall health & wellbeing isn’t great & could cause more damage than good. I’d expected to complete the chemo here in Spring then look at maintenance therapy in the U.K (I’m moving back then). If the Avastin continues to make me feel bad & I choose to stop being given it, am I making a huge mistake? Advice v welcome.
