Gemcitabine

Could you help me please.My oncologist is considering giving me Gemcitabine & Treosulfan.I know this is used for melanoma.Do you have any stats or information on its use for Ovarian cancer at all.I am stage 3c Ovarian cancer diagnosed last year.Had debulking,carboplatin/taxol for six months.Three months later the cancer recurred.Had 5 cycles of Caelyx but my ca125 began rising after the third cycle so I am having no more.I'm waiting for a ct scan at the moment,but she has mentioned this treatment as the next one.I was told a trial had been done and the results were good for ovarian cancer. Any ideas?
Many thanks
Sue.

[Annekathryn Goodman, M.D.]

Hi Sue,
It sounds like your oncologist is suggesting very good options for you. Presently the standard of care for first line chemotherapy is 6 to 8 cycles of carboplatin and taxol (paclitaxel) chemotherapy.
Just to review some terminology or oncologist slang:
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[sueg]

Gosh thankyou so much for all your information.I think if I win the lottery I might just get on a plane and come and see you!
Many thanks.
Sue x