Discussions tagged “Leukemia”

Hello everyone, I've recently started treatment with Cytarabine 100mg/ml Inj, 20ml for my leukemia. I'm looking for others who have undergone similar treatment to share their experiences, especially regarding side effects and coping mechanisms. Any advice on managing the potential side effects or general tips would be greatly appreciated.

I was diagnosed with leukemia last year, and Daunorubicin was prescribed as part of my chemotherapy regimen. The nurse injects 4ml into my vein. The effects have been challenging, but I wanted to share my experience and learn from others who might have gone through something similar. Has anyone else used Daunorubicin? What were your experiences with the side effects?

I am really worried about my son as he is on the Oncaspar 750/ml Inj, 5ml for his leukemia. He is showing some serious signs of high blood sugar and bleeding! I don't know what to do. I wanted to know if anybody else's child has gone through this and has any advice. The doctors are doing their best, but I feel like I need to do more for my child. What can I do to help him?

I recently started Daunorubicin 50mg Inj, 10ml for my leukemia treatment. The infusion process is straightforward but the side effects have been tough. I knew there would be side effects, but I wasn't prepared for the severity of some of them. I've been experiencing significant hair loss, which is expected, but the mouth sores and constant nausea have been particularly challenging. I also noticed that my urine turned orange, which the doctor assured me is normal. However, I'm worried about the serious side effects listed, like signs of infection and bleeding. Has anyone else experienced these side effects? How do you cope with them? Any advice or similar experiences would be greatly appreciated.

I've been on Cytarabine 20mg/ml Inj, 25ml for a few months now as part of my leukemia treatment. It's been a rollercoaster, to say the least. The injections are manageable, but the side effects can be tough. I've had some nasty bouts of nausea and fatigue, and my hair has started to fall out. But I've also had some good days. I've been curious about how others have handled the side effects, especially the more severe ones. Anyone else dealing with this or have advice on managing the symptoms?