Chemotherapy support

Thank you.

I underwent chemotherapy for endometrial cancer in 2022.  Chemotherapy can be challenging at times so please reach out for support if you need it. Happy to answer any questions. 

Jane

Chemotherapy for womb cancer | Macmillan Cancer Support

Cysplatin 

How long does the infusion of this drug take?

Hi, I had it with day 1 of my radio last week, for me 1 hour hydration, etc by drip, then 2 hours cisplatin, followed by another 1 hour hydration..

Have you had any side effects?

Still a little nausea, have some drugs, but other than that and being tired at times, I’m doing OK so far, I started on Weds last week.

I am on 6 rounds of Paclitaxel and Carboplatin.  I get the infusions on Day 1 of the cycle and then have 3 weeks to recover before it starts over again.  The first two cycles included Benedryl (antihistamine) and more steroids in the IV bags.  Those infusions took about 6 hours to complete.  The last two infusions took maybe 4 1/2 hours because I don’t need the Benedryl.  I get Emend and Ondansetron in pill form the day of the infusion and Emend the next 2 days.  I believe they are steroids and other things that control nausea.  

My worst side effects were very sore knee joints on day 3 and 4.  I take Tylenol to help with that.  I got tingling in my hands which got worse each cycle.  The Oncologist lowered the Paclitaxel by 20% and that seems to have greatly improved the effects on my hands.  I have ringing in my ears which is likely from the Carboplatin.  I am going to get a hearing test tomorrow to see what impact this had on my hearing. I have an infusion on Friday and another one on Feb 28.  After that I get a month off before starting radiation therapy if I decide to do it.  I was worried about bad nausea but have escaped it so far.