Gemzar (gemcitabine)

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I am lost and scared that my next option is chemo. Emotional Yo-Yo and I have chemo PTSD
Hi there i just need to vent my fears. Not even 2 years with MBC and i am about to quit all treatments. Emotional Yo-Yo takes tall. Back in 2016 chemos were rough but i was going for the win. But this time around is different. There is no end of treatment and there is no win per se. I am lost and scared that my next option…
Is there anyone here on Margenza?
I have a friend who is about to start Margenza with the chemo Gemcitabine. She would like to know what she might expect with side effects and how this has worked for you. This is for mets to the liver. Thanks

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