Dacarbazine (DTIC)
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Dacarbazine (DTIC)

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    • June 25, 2011 at 8:59 pm
    Lisa13
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    9 days ago, I started my adventure with dacarbazine.  Other than 2 pretty bad days, this drug is easily tolerated.  I go out everyday and play with my daughter and still have energy when I come home to clean house.  The onset of symptoms can begin 5-7 days, so I think I've experienced the worst of it on days 5 & 6.

    9 days ago, I started my adventure with dacarbazine.  Other than 2 pretty bad days, this drug is easily tolerated.  I go out everyday and play with my daughter and still have energy when I come home to clean house.  The onset of symptoms can begin 5-7 days, so I think I've experienced the worst of it on days 5 & 6. If this drug work for the mets in my lungs, I could tolerate this for months.  I know this is not a favourable treatment, but it works for some people otherwise they wouldn't be using it at all.   No treatment for melanoma lasts forever, so if that was to buy me time until I have to use something else, I'll take it anyday!

    I hope to be able to post a success story as I've seen 2 other people now post based on this drug.

    Best of luck to all of you!

    Lisa

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      • June 25, 2011 at 9:06 pm
      MichaelFL
      Participant

      Good for you! My wife isn't even on DTIC, and I can't get her to clean house!

      How do you do it?

      Seriously, good luck!

      Michael

      • June 25, 2011 at 9:06 pm
      MichaelFL
      Participant

      Good for you! My wife isn't even on DTIC, and I can't get her to clean house!

      How do you do it?

      Seriously, good luck!

      Michael

      • June 26, 2011 at 2:02 am
      FormerCaregiver
      Participant

      Lisa, thanks for the update on how you are doing with DTIC. Good to hear that you are
      tolerating it well. One thing that you need to be aware of is that side effects will
      usually increase in intensity over time.

      Do you have someone to help you with the cleaning and other things that need to be done?

      I admire your positive attitude.

      Best wishes

      Frank from Australia

      • June 26, 2011 at 2:02 am
      FormerCaregiver
      Participant

      Lisa, thanks for the update on how you are doing with DTIC. Good to hear that you are
      tolerating it well. One thing that you need to be aware of is that side effects will
      usually increase in intensity over time.

      Do you have someone to help you with the cleaning and other things that need to be done?

      I admire your positive attitude.

      Best wishes

      Frank from Australia

        • June 26, 2011 at 11:20 am
        Lisa13
        Participant

        Hi Frank,

        I'm a little surprised with how good I feel, but my Dr said that most people don't experience alot of side effects with this particular drug.  You're right though, perhaps after my next session, things could be very different. 4 days ago I felt like I had the worst flu and couldn't stop sweating. My body ached, sore throat, fatigue, but no nausea as of yet. Most things taste funny, but I always have an appetite.

        I do have my family on stand-by should I need their help.

        Thanks for the heads up Frank – much appreciated!  A positive attitude is half the battle and I'm in this battle to win!  I will be a stronger person because of it.

        Lisa

        • June 26, 2011 at 11:20 am
        Lisa13
        Participant

        Hi Frank,

        I'm a little surprised with how good I feel, but my Dr said that most people don't experience alot of side effects with this particular drug.  You're right though, perhaps after my next session, things could be very different. 4 days ago I felt like I had the worst flu and couldn't stop sweating. My body ached, sore throat, fatigue, but no nausea as of yet. Most things taste funny, but I always have an appetite.

        I do have my family on stand-by should I need their help.

        Thanks for the heads up Frank – much appreciated!  A positive attitude is half the battle and I'm in this battle to win!  I will be a stronger person because of it.

        Lisa

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