Gemcitabine User Reviews & Ratings

• NYw...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 9, 2012

Gemcitabine for Pancreatic Cancer "While my oncologist could not conclude that Gemzar was effective in my case, I have survived late-stage metastatic pancreatic cancer for more than 6 years since beginning my first (of 2) treatment regimen. Absent any other explanation, I must consider the possibility that Gemzar was instrumental in my survival. I've been told I have exceptional tolerance for Gemzar, and I ultimately had 54 infusions over 2 and a half years, with a one-year gap. The side effects were minimal in my case (most frequent: flu-like symptoms, mild infections), and I was able to conduct relatively normal work & life routines, although I frequently had to battle a high level of fatigue."

• Pha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 20, 2016

Gemcitabine for Pancreatic Cancer "There are few side effects, no loss of hair, just fatigue and low white and red cell count. Been on it for three months and have three months more to go. Take good three weeks off, one week. So far, good compared to vomiting, extreme fatigue, and hair loss from the Cisplatin that I was taking last year."

• Mar...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 11, 2018

Gemcitabine for Pancreatic Cancer "On Gemzar for three years following diagnosis of late-stage periampullary cancer that had spread to my liver (had already had the Whipple). Combined initially with Abraxane. Tumors cleared up, CA-19-9 went back to normal. I realize I'm not a typical case. Few side effects, mostly fatigue, no nausea. Had to suspend at one point due to anemia. However, seems to be losing effectiveness lately as CA-19-9 slowly elevates."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 18, 2024

Gemcitabine for Non Small Cell Lung Cancer "This is so much better than what I had before. The worst side effect is pain around the base of my head and down the side of my neck like a crick the second through the third day after treatment. So bad, I usually have to take a pain pill. I have not seen this on any reviews, so I was wondering if anyone else had this experience."

• Chi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 6, 2018

For Non Small Cell Lung Cancer "I had written back in September 2017 about my experience with different chemo and immunotherapy drugs for my non-small cell lung cancer. After not having had positive results, the doctor recommended nine cycles of gemcitabine. I completed the nine chemos in October; in November, I had a lung scan, which showed the cancer was detained and that there was a discrete decrease. I am relieved and happy. My cancer is Stage IV."

• Ech...
• August 6, 2014

Gemcitabine for Breast Cancer, Metastatic "I get constipation every time I start a new cycle. I am nauseous when I take the medicine. I take ginger pills twice a day and drink ginger ale. This helps with nausea. My dosage has dropped from 1500 units to 1000 units after 6 treatments."

• Dor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 15, 2025

"Per chart on 2/20, Dexamethasone IV 4 mg, Gemcitabine IV 1408 mg. I developed a blood clot in my right leg after discontinuing Enhertu, so I am taking Eliquis. Other than that, no RX. Have been experiencing drop in CA 125 = 137 down to 45. Have not had scans yet, will on Friday, April 18th, hopefully, tumors will have shrunk. Only side effects are chemo brain fog and fatigue."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 1, 2012

Gemcitabine for Pancreatic Cancer "Even though I was told this was well tolerated, I was miserable with nausea and vomiting."

• joh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 10, 2025

Gemcitabine for Non Small Cell Lung Cancer "I have had the base of the skull pain, not too bad. Advil worked, 2-3 days gone."