Guest guest Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 Terri.. Cytoxan is a very strong chemo drug, we've had members on it before, Elodia is has been a member a very long time, she doesn't post anymore and I don't know if she reads the message board or not.. but she's been on the drug for at least 5 years, and see's Dr Baughman at the Cincinatti Clinic.. Anyway, found this on the internet by googling "Cytoxan side effects" http://www.chemocare.com/bio/cytoxan.asp I do wish you "WELL" Hugs, The side effects of Cytoxan and their severity depend on how much of the drug is given. In other word, high doses may produce more severe side effects. You will not get all of the side effects mentioned below. Side effects are often predictable in terms of their onset, duration, and severity. Side effects are almost always reversible and will go away after therapy is complete. Side effects are quite manageable. There are many options to minimize or prevent them. The following side effects are common (occurring in greater than 30%) for patients taking Cytoxan: Low blood counts. Your white and red blood cells and platelets may temporarily decrease. This can put you at increased risk for infection, anemia and/or bleeding. Nadir: Meaning low point, nadir is the point in time between chemotherapy cycles in which you experience low blood counts. Onset: 7 days Nadir: 10-14 daysRecovery: 21 days Hair loss. Temporary - usually begins 3-6 weeks after the start of therapy. Hair will grow back after treatment is completed although the color and/or texture may be different. Nausea and vomiting, more common with larger doses, usually beginning 6-10 hours after therapy. Poor appetite Loss of fertility. Your ability to conceive or father a child may be affected by Cytoxan. Discuss this issue with your health care provider. Discoloration of the skin or nails (see skin reactions). These are less common side effects for patients receiving Cytoxan: Diarrhea Mouth sores Bladder irritation and bleeding (hemorrhagic cystitis) (see bladder problems) Delayed Effects of Cytoxan: There is a slight risk of developing a blood cancer such as leukemia or myelodysplasia after taking Cytoxan. Talk to your doctor about this risk. This list includes common and less common side effects for those taking Cytoxan. Side effects that are very rare -- occurring in less than about 10 percent of patients -- are not listed here. But you should always inform your health care provider if you experience any unusual symptoms. cytoxan Hey Guys,Other than some nausea and general malaise after the treatment but isthere hair loss, neuropathy, etc to deal with afterward?Terri G. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.4/1395 - Release Date: 4/24/2008 7:24 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 Terri.. Cytoxan is a very strong chemo drug, we've had members on it before, Elodia is has been a member a very long time, she doesn't post anymore and I don't know if she reads the message board or not.. but she's been on the drug for at least 5 years, and see's Dr Baughman at the Cincinatti Clinic.. Anyway, found this on the internet by googling "Cytoxan side effects" http://www.chemocare.com/bio/cytoxan.asp I do wish you "WELL" Hugs, The side effects of Cytoxan and their severity depend on how much of the drug is given. In other word, high doses may produce more severe side effects. You will not get all of the side effects mentioned below. Side effects are often predictable in terms of their onset, duration, and severity. Side effects are almost always reversible and will go away after therapy is complete. Side effects are quite manageable. There are many options to minimize or prevent them. The following side effects are common (occurring in greater than 30%) for patients taking Cytoxan: Low blood counts. Your white and red blood cells and platelets may temporarily decrease. This can put you at increased risk for infection, anemia and/or bleeding. Nadir: Meaning low point, nadir is the point in time between chemotherapy cycles in which you experience low blood counts. Onset: 7 days Nadir: 10-14 daysRecovery: 21 days Hair loss. Temporary - usually begins 3-6 weeks after the start of therapy. Hair will grow back after treatment is completed although the color and/or texture may be different. Nausea and vomiting, more common with larger doses, usually beginning 6-10 hours after therapy. Poor appetite Loss of fertility. Your ability to conceive or father a child may be affected by Cytoxan. Discuss this issue with your health care provider. Discoloration of the skin or nails (see skin reactions). These are less common side effects for patients receiving Cytoxan: Diarrhea Mouth sores Bladder irritation and bleeding (hemorrhagic cystitis) (see bladder problems) Delayed Effects of Cytoxan: There is a slight risk of developing a blood cancer such as leukemia or myelodysplasia after taking Cytoxan. Talk to your doctor about this risk. This list includes common and less common side effects for those taking Cytoxan. Side effects that are very rare -- occurring in less than about 10 percent of patients -- are not listed here. But you should always inform your health care provider if you experience any unusual symptoms. cytoxan Hey Guys,Other than some nausea and general malaise after the treatment but isthere hair loss, neuropathy, etc to deal with afterward?Terri G. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.4/1395 - Release Date: 4/24/2008 7:24 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 , Thank you so much for the info. I have book marked the site so I can go back and check on it. Terri G. > > Terri.. Cytoxan is a very strong chemo drug, we've had members on it before, Elodia is has been a member a very long time, she doesn't post anymore and I don't know if she reads the message board or not.. but she's been on the drug for at least 5 years, and see's Dr Baughman at the Cincinatti Clinic.. > > Anyway, found this on the internet by googling " Cytoxan side effects " > http://www.chemocare.com/bio/cytoxan.asp > > I do wish you " WELL " > > Hugs, > > > The side effects of Cytoxan and their severity depend on how much of the drug is given. In other word, high doses may produce more severe side effects. > You will not get all of the side effects mentioned below. > Side effects are often predictable in terms of their onset, duration, and severity. > Side effects are almost always reversible and will go away after therapy is complete. > Side effects are quite manageable. There are many options to minimize or prevent them. > The following side effects are common (occurring in greater than 30%) for patients taking Cytoxan: > Low blood counts. Your white and red blood cells and platelets may temporarily decrease. This can put you at increased risk for infection, anemia and/or bleeding. > Nadir: Meaning low point, nadir is the point in time between chemotherapy cycles in which you experience low blood counts. > Onset: 7 days > Nadir: 10-14 days > Recovery: 21 days > Hair loss. Temporary - usually begins 3-6 weeks after the start of therapy. Hair will grow back after treatment is completed although the color and/or texture may be different. > Nausea and vomiting, more common with larger doses, usually beginning 6-10 hours after therapy. > Poor appetite > Loss of fertility. Your ability to conceive or father a child may be affected by Cytoxan. Discuss this issue with your health care provider. > Discoloration of the skin or nails (see skin reactions). > These are less common side effects for patients receiving Cytoxan: > Diarrhea > Mouth sores > Bladder irritation and bleeding (hemorrhagic cystitis) (see bladder problems) > Delayed Effects of Cytoxan: > There is a slight risk of developing a blood cancer such as leukemia or myelodysplasia after taking Cytoxan. Talk to your doctor about this risk. > This list includes common and less common side effects for those taking Cytoxan. Side effects that are very rare -- occurring in less than about 10 percent of patients -- are not listed here. But you should always inform your health care provider if you experience any unusual symptoms. > cytoxan > > > > Hey Guys, > > Other than some nausea and general malaise after the treatment but is > there hair loss, neuropathy, etc to deal with afterward? > > Terri G. > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.4/1395 - Release Date: 4/24/2008 7:24 AM > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 , Thank you so much for the info. I have book marked the site so I can go back and check on it. Terri G. > > Terri.. Cytoxan is a very strong chemo drug, we've had members on it before, Elodia is has been a member a very long time, she doesn't post anymore and I don't know if she reads the message board or not.. but she's been on the drug for at least 5 years, and see's Dr Baughman at the Cincinatti Clinic.. > > Anyway, found this on the internet by googling " Cytoxan side effects " > http://www.chemocare.com/bio/cytoxan.asp > > I do wish you " WELL " > > Hugs, > > > The side effects of Cytoxan and their severity depend on how much of the drug is given. In other word, high doses may produce more severe side effects. > You will not get all of the side effects mentioned below. > Side effects are often predictable in terms of their onset, duration, and severity. > Side effects are almost always reversible and will go away after therapy is complete. > Side effects are quite manageable. There are many options to minimize or prevent them. > The following side effects are common (occurring in greater than 30%) for patients taking Cytoxan: > Low blood counts. Your white and red blood cells and platelets may temporarily decrease. This can put you at increased risk for infection, anemia and/or bleeding. > Nadir: Meaning low point, nadir is the point in time between chemotherapy cycles in which you experience low blood counts. > Onset: 7 days > Nadir: 10-14 days > Recovery: 21 days > Hair loss. Temporary - usually begins 3-6 weeks after the start of therapy. Hair will grow back after treatment is completed although the color and/or texture may be different. > Nausea and vomiting, more common with larger doses, usually beginning 6-10 hours after therapy. > Poor appetite > Loss of fertility. Your ability to conceive or father a child may be affected by Cytoxan. Discuss this issue with your health care provider. > Discoloration of the skin or nails (see skin reactions). > These are less common side effects for patients receiving Cytoxan: > Diarrhea > Mouth sores > Bladder irritation and bleeding (hemorrhagic cystitis) (see bladder problems) > Delayed Effects of Cytoxan: > There is a slight risk of developing a blood cancer such as leukemia or myelodysplasia after taking Cytoxan. Talk to your doctor about this risk. > This list includes common and less common side effects for those taking Cytoxan. Side effects that are very rare -- occurring in less than about 10 percent of patients -- are not listed here. But you should always inform your health care provider if you experience any unusual symptoms. > cytoxan > > > > Hey Guys, > > Other than some nausea and general malaise after the treatment but is > there hair loss, neuropathy, etc to deal with afterward? > > Terri G. > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.4/1395 - Release Date: 4/24/2008 7:24 AM > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Terri, how long were you on the imuran? i've been on it for almost 7 years now. boy I hope that does not happen to me. But here is some big hugs for you Terri (((((((())))))) Many Blessings and pain free daylove to "ALL" Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Terri, how long were you on the imuran? i've been on it for almost 7 years now. boy I hope that does not happen to me. But here is some big hugs for you Terri (((((((())))))) Many Blessings and pain free daylove to "ALL" Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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