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(also known as Gemzar)
Gemcitabine is a nucleoside used as chemotherapy. It is marketed as Gemzar? by Eli Lilly and Company. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Pancreatic Cancer | 21 |
81% |
| Ovarian Cancer | 13 |
77% |
| Lung Cancer | 10 |
70% |
| Breast Cancer | 7 |
86% |
| Hodgkin's Lymphoma | 6 |
100% |
Overall, 81% (64
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Gemcitabine Reviews
Not Working
this was part of my third line of chemo. Had it in combination with Cisplatinin. Did not work.
Not Working
She started off doing well with Gemzar but after 7 months it stoped working and the last two months her markers were out of control. She died two months later.
Not Working
May to September. Showed some improvement but then started growing again
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Gemzar/Edema
Okay, I know Pat said that Gemzar can cause edema. Which, could that be both the ankles/legs and arms? I was told by my step-dad that the doctor said ... [More] -
Gemcitabine for Pancreatic Cancer
GEMCITABINE IS SUPPOST TO BE ONE OF THE LESS TOXIC BUT EFFECTIVE CHEMO DRUGS UNFORNUNATELY BYBTHE TIME MY MOM WAAS DIAGNOSED IT WAS TOO LATE! [More] -
Gemcitabine for Pancreatic Cancer
Tell us about your personal experience with Gemcitabine as a treatment: Has it worked? Have you had any issues? Any recommendations or tips? [More] -
Gemcitabine for Breast Cancer
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Gemcitabine for Lung Cancer
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