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Reviewer: Theresa, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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Easy fast drug to take as part of my treatment for ovarian cancer in 2011.
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Reviewer: sue, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I was initially diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2006 and had three treatments of Taxol and Carboplatin. After CA-125 increased in 2009, I had six treatments. I had an allergic reaction from the carbo during treatment #2. Subsequent treatments included steriods prior to the infusion. I had no nausea at all - fatigue for a few days after then nominally tired. I had Neulasta shots right after m
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Reviewer: Saundra, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I had 8 doses with Taxol starting in 2007. After a rising CA125, I have now had 4 doses. I had a mild allergic reaction on the 4th dose and will premedicate for the 5th.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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The combination of this drug and taxol saved my life. I did have an allergic reaction to the taxol but doubling up on steriods helped. The out come was very worth all the side effects!
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Reviewer: Carol Ellis, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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My experience with this drug was better than I expected. I had no nausea, tiredness-yes but rest was essential. I had a longer time getting my white cell count back but with a shot of Neulasta it improved greatly.
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