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
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Braids asked a questionEndometrial (Uterine) Cancer
Experiences with Ifosfamide/Mesna
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anskysue
almost 7 years agoI 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!
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Braids asked a questionEndometrial (Uterine) Cancer
PET Scan for Leiomyosarcoma in uterus and vagina
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GypsyJule
about 7 years agoI 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!
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Joachima
about 7 years agoMy 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.
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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!
