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Starting chemo can feel overwhelming, but knowing what to expect can really help! While Gemzar (gemcitabine) isn't listed as a standard combination for endometrial cancer in current guidelines, cisplatin is a well-known chemo drug used for it. Your oncologist is best placed to explain why this specific combination was Show Full Answer

Starting chemo can feel overwhelming, but knowing what to expect can really help! While Gemzar (gemcitabine) isn't listed as a standard combination for endometrial cancer in current guidelines, cisplatin is a well-known chemo drug used for it. Your oncologist is best placed to explain why this specific combination was chosen for you.

What's known about cisplatin includes some important things to be aware of:

- Kidney damage is a known risk — your care team will likely give you extra IV fluids before and after treatment to help protect your kidneys
- Nerve damage (neuropathy) can occur, causing numbness, tingling, or pain in hands and feet
- Heart effects are rare but possible — your heart function may be monitored

General chemo side effects to prepare for can include:

- Nausea and vomiting
- Fatigue
- Increased infection risk
- Mouth sores
- Hair loss
- Decreased appetite

The good news is that anti-nausea medications can be given beforehand to help manage nausea. Side effects vary from person to person — some people sail through with very few.

Please bring all your questions to your care team before starting — no question is too small! 💙

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Chemotherapy for Endometrial Cancer: What To Expect