Gemzar

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What is Gemzar?

Generic Name: gemcitabine

Other Brand Names: gemcitabine

Gemcitabine is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Gemcitabine is used to treat cancers of the pancreas, lung and breast.

Gemcitabine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What are the possible side effects of taking Gemzar?

What is the most important information I should know about Gemzar?

Posts on Gemzar (820)

Gemzar as Single Agent?? - Ovarian Cancer Expert Forum

- Dec 06, 2009

Doctor, I have just completed 6 round of Doxil and my liver surface tumor is stable at 5cm...

carbo + gemzar or carbo + caelyx? - Ovarian Cancer Community

- Jul 15, 2009

I received 9 cycles of carbo + toxil last year after surgery for stage 4 ovarian cancer. I...

Carbo/Gemzar or Topectin for Ovarian - Ovarian Cancer Community

- Jun 20, 2009

My Mom's chemo treatments are being adjusted due to the nuerapathy issues it was causing. T...

black eye for 2 months - Eye Care Community

- May 08, 2007

i had a black eye from a blow to the face i don't no why but i didn't put ice on it.it has ...

common injuries during hysterectomy - Ovarian Cancer Community

- Mar 23, 2005

I would lke to know what the most common risks of injury during a hysterectomy are?

Need info on Gemzar - Ovarian Cancer Expert Forum

- Mar 04, 2007

Hello, I will be starting weekly Gemzar treatments for ovc recurrence and would like to ...

uveitis and chemotherapy - Eye Care Community

- May 20, 2009

I have relapsed ovarian cancer and will soon start Gemzar with Avastin, I also have uveiti...

Gemzar, Avastin and Uveitis - Eye Care Community

- Jun 04, 2009

I will soon be starting Gemzar and Avastin chemotherapy for ovarian cancer. I have Uveitis ...

Reduced Dosage of Gemzar - Ovarian Cancer Expert Forum

- Jan 16, 2007

Dear Dr. Goodman: 1. Thanks for all your help in this forum. 2. My wife, Melody, had ...

carbo/gemzar? - Ovarian Cancer Community

- Apr 02, 2008

HI, has anyone had carbo/gemzar? Can you tell what side effects you had? Also, did it wor...

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