My brother is in a similar situation. Wondering how you are doing?
- stacy0611
- Owatonna, MN
- Member Since Apr 2012
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- Patient: Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors in Adults
- Patient Info: Finished active treatment less than 5 years ago, Diagnosed: about 11 years ago, Female, Age: 52
- View this journey (13 Experiences)
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Decision Point: I opted to leave chemo and any further treatment 5 months into diagnosis.
about 10 years ago -
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Side Effects (Low white blood cell counts (neutropenia)): Could not continue 3rd month of Temodar as it was too toxic. My white cells and platelets were too low.
about 10 years ago -
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Side Effects (Low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia)): 2nd month of temodar - platelets were low.
about 10 years ago -
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Side Effects (Hair loss (alopecia)): Lost 1/2 a head of hair due to radiation/chemo (right side is tumor/affected)
about 10 years ago -
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Side Effects (Flu-like symptoms (fever, chills, sweats)): I ended up with a 103. fever, in isolation after my first 5 day cycle of Temodar (Did bulk temodar treatment with radiation and was to do 5 days on/28 days with temodar for 12 months)
about 10 years ago
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