Hi Braids,
Here is one conversation from a few months ago dealing with Ifosfamide but not the combination you stated. https://www.whatnext.com/questions/vincristine-ifosfamide-doxorubicin-side-effects
Experiences with Ifosfamide/Mesna
Hi Braids,
Here is one conversation from a few months ago dealing with Ifosfamide but not the combination you stated. https://www.whatnext.com/questions/vincristine-ifosfamide-doxorubicin-side-effects
I had docetaxol and gemzar so I can't comment on those specific drugs. However, I found Ritalin to be especially helpful in keeping my mind sharp. And I took Claritin and Zantac daily (started in my 8th round of chemo) and those made a HUGE difference in lessening the side effects from chemo. I wish I had known about that combination much earlier. My entire family was in shock about how much better I felt after starting those. Good luck!
PET Scan for Leiomyosarcoma in uterus and vagina
I agree completely with Shelby and Greg. File an appeal with the insurance company. My dx was Uterine Carcinosarcoma - a combination of a carcinoma and a sarcoma. I have had a PET scan that was paid by my insurance, United Healthcare. Since treatment, I've only had CT scans, but there didn't appear to be a problem with the PET. You may even want to check with the hospital/doctors office to help you with the appeal. My insurance originally denied a hospital stay while I was in treatment and had a 102 degree fever. The oncology department wrote the appeal, and it was paid. (They want the insurance money, so they may help you get it!) Good luck!
My uterine cancer was also a sarcoma and I have Aetna insurance. My gyn oncologist wanted a PET Scan following a suspicious area found on a CAT Scan. Aetna refused, and my doctor appealed & persisted through phone calls until finally it was approved, also to plan radiation treatment. I was told that PET Scans are not an approved source of detecting sarcoma. I was further told that Aetna would consider paying only as follow up after the CAT Scan showed something suspicious, as it was in my case.
Radiation (External radiation ): Radiation was for breast cancer. Was not as fatigued as I thought I would be. By 24 session was getting very burned under my arm despite use of creams. Now I will be undergoing radiation for secondary vaginal tumor. Not looking forward to the burning in that area!