Follow Drs. orders and pursue neutrophilia(sp) diet orders.
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Regimen Information
For Gemzar , including Side Effects
Gemzar
Drugs in this Regimen:
For the treatment of
Pancreatic Cancer
How Gemzar chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.
Gemzar for the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer
Gemzar (gemcitabine) is used in the treatment of pancreatic cancer.
MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF GEMZAR
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Neuropathy
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Diarrhea
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Anemia
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Nausea & Vomiting
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Community Responses
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What side effects did you experience while on this medication?
Accepted infrequency of blood issues that interfere with inability to complete course schedule. 3 weeks treatment one week off. 18 sessions of infusion. We have not been able to complete 3 consecutive sessions due to blood count numbers causing neutrophilia (sp)
I am 69yo male .Completed Whipple procedure successfully but was unconscious with sepsis attack from 6/24 to 8/1, 2014.
Any suggestions to pursue. Dr. is the best in the area and does not appear to be concerned with infrequency of sessions. So I am satisfied there are no mistaken procedural issues.
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