Discussions tagged “treatmentJourney”

I've been diagnosed with Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL) and my doctor has prescribed Trisenox (Arsenic Trioxide). I've read the basic info, but does anyone have firsthand experience with Trisenox 12mg/6ml Inj, or know about the side effects and the treatment process? How do you manage the side effects? What precautions do you take? How long does it take to see results? What can you expect to happen after a few weeks? Here are the possible side effects I've read about. If they are true, how do you cope with them? Headache Dizziness Drowsiness Fatigue Weakness Stomach pain Constipation Weight changes Dry mouth, skin, or eyes Sleep disturbances Back, bone, joint, muscle, or neck pain Excessive sweating Pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site Eye irritation Anxiety Pain in the arms or legs Flushing Pale skin Skin irritation Ear pain