Anyone have platelets low-Gemzar cancelled today

[freshair]

Hi everyone. Gemzar was canceled for me today because my platelets were low. Anyone have experience with this. This is new to me. Helmar-you said to watch my platelets and you sure were right.

[onniebay]

I did.  We went from 45 minute gemazar drip to 1/2 hour and this time I was not canceled.  I'm also eating at least 1 -2 serving of green veggies a day and taking a multi vitamin.  

[Helmar]

Hi Helen.... Yes... that Gemzar did a 'real number' on my platelets... so bad that I needed an urgent infusion. I was driving to our capital city for the day... out along the road when my cell phone rang. My Oncol. asked where I was, and when I told him, he directed me to turn the car around pronto and get to the Oncol. unit for infusion or I could haemorrage. Scarey stuff. The Gemzar also was harsh on my red cells.. I needed a transfusion for those too. I've been doing chemo for over 2 years, and the Gemzar is the only one that I've had these problems with. The annoying thing was... it didn't work for me, so it was all 'pain and no gain'. I hope at least it works for you Helen.
Let's know how you go. best wishes...hugs...Helen..

[toza]

yes the gemzar lowered my platelets and could not get the chemo today and my doctor is away i have to wait aweek untill he gets back

[momofsandj]

Helmar passed away over the weekend -- FYI