Doxil chemo

[tk2007]

I have just completed my 20th monthly Doxil chemo treatment.  Has anyone had this many treatments?

[Teresa222]

I've not heard of anyone having that many. Goodness, you must really be tired by now. I had six and they really zapped me of energy for a long time.  Can you tell us more about your ovarian cancer? What other chemo treatments have you had and when?
Teresa

[Conners]

My original Dr. at MD Anderson had a patient on Doxil for 4 years so far. She said she traveled around the world on business while on Doxil. It did not work for me, but did for Teresa, I believe.

[tk2007]

Thank you for answering my question on the number of Doxil treatments.  20 seems to be a lot, and that is why I posted the question.  I originally had debulking surgery in Sep '07, then 6 treatments of Taxol/Carboplatin.  The docs decided to treat the residual cancers with Doxil.  I tolerate it quite well and have not experienced the tiredness of which you speak.  It does affect my white count and I have developed hand/foot syndrome, but all in all I think it is a good drug.  I am on a 25% reduced dose and expect I will remain on this drug for some time.  Did it help you?

[Mare4201]

I just had my first Doxil treatment yesterday. The verdict is still out but have felt well today. Sure hope this is the one that works especially if I tolerate it well.

Mare

[Teresa222]

Yes, although Doxil was pretty hard on me, it worked! I've been in remission for the first time since diagnosis. I am in my 5th month of remission.