Doxil .. Round 3

Dec 20, 2009 - 5 comments

Tumor marker went down after round 2 .. a very good thing. However, have developed severe "foot" syndrome (Hand/Foot Syndrome). I did nothing unusual after Round 3 (beginning of the month), but each day it is getting progressively worse. Using ice packs and Utter Cream and that helps for a few minutes, then the pain is all but unbearable when I am on my feet. I am going to call MD today for some advice ... Christmas is only a few days away and I can barely walk .. and the pain is intense.

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Oh Judy,
I hate reading this. Everytime I read about that Hand/Foot syndrome, it makes me hurt for you (and the others). I hope that your doctor can give you some advice and hopefully, the other ladies on here will also offer advice! I know there have been several with this issue. All I can do is pray for you Judy and I will do that. I just can't imagine. I hope you will be able to get help and be walking for Christmas. Sending lots of hugs,
Colleen

Hi Judy,
I feel so badly for you, I know that Doxil had this side affect and I hope your oncologist's office can give you lots of advice and help you to feel better.
I know several of the ladies on the forum have dealt with Doxil and I'm sure they can also be helpful to you.

I'll say a prayer for you, and all of us dealing with this horrible disease, that the New Year will bring us peace and good health.

Love you,
Jane

Judy, Just went thru round 2 of Caelyx/Doxil. Is the hand foot thing an open wound or inner pain? Sorry you're hurtin' friend,
Sharon

So sorry to hear. I hope and pray you will get some relief soon. Let your family take care of Christmas. Sit back and take it easy and try and enjoy.

Hugs, Trudie

Hi Judy,

I hope your hands and feet are doing better! I have just started Doxil + Carboplatin on 22/12/09. The CA 125 rose from 24.6 to 49.7. Did yours go up after the first dose?? I will be praying for you and stay strong! Thank you for posting your journal and allowing me to be part of your support team. Take care!

Liza



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