Question 1

can a fever arrise from taking navelbine (vinorelbine)?

Accepted Answer

Talk to oncologist: Any fever when you are on a chemotherapy drug should be reported to your oncologist.  If your white blood count is low a fever may be a serious problem that needs immediate attention.

Question 2

stage iv nsclc squamous - non operable but currently being treated with navelbine (vinorelbine) and cistplatin. the stage is t3n3 m1b - what are the survival stats?

Accepted Answer

Treatment is to : Relieve symptoms, possibly extend survival, but no cures.  Median survivals 8 - 12 months, which mean half die before that, half beyond that.  Those that respond seem to live longer, not necessarily because of the treatment.  Integrating symptom management helps you feel better, no harm to survival.

Question 3

can you get fever  from taking navelbine (vinorelbine)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Not necessarily as a direct effect of the drug, but either due to tumor lysis, to allergic reactions, or you may develop infections coincidentally.  It is not a generally reported side-effect of this medication, but no drugs are free of some associated complications.

Question 4

with cancer patients, is navelbine (vinorelbine) something that kills cancer cells?

Accepted Answer

YES: Navelbine (vinorelbine) is chemotherapy. It works by not allowing cancer to divide. Its indicated as a single agent or in combination for lung cancer.  It has been used (off label) in breast and ovarian cancers as well.

Question 5

my husband is terminally ill from stage iv lung cancer that has mestastised to his liver. taking navelbine (vinorelbine). will that cure him?

Accepted Answer

No, but...: It has a fair chance of slowing the tumor. Some folks live for months or perhaps even longer comfortably even with liver metastases from lung cancer, especially if the response to chemotherapy has been good. I hope the two of you will have more quality time together. It will be his and your decision, with advice from the oncologist, when to stop treatment and choose comfort measures only.

Question 6

what do you suggest if my husband is terminally ill from stage iv lung cancer that has mestastised to his liver. taking navelbine (vinorelbine)?

Accepted Answer

Quality of life: If his cancer is controlled with chemotherapy, and he is pleased with his quality of life, I would continue the treatment. The medical oncologist will know if other agents can be used if navelbine (vinorelbine) stops being effective. If quality of life is low with the chemotherapy, it is reasonable to stop treatment and pursue hospice. It is a very personal decision.

Question 7

what can i do for possible drug allergies from an otc cold med, without going to a doctor?

Accepted Answer

Allergy: Once you know you are allergic to any medication, food, or substance, the most important thing you can do is stay away from what you are allergic to.  If you have a reaction to an over the counter medication, get  an antihistamine to reduce the itching and the rash.

Question 8

i'm currently getting a blood test for allergies, will they also test for drugs, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Don't worry: It would be very illegal and unethical to test you for street drugs without your consent, unless you were seriously sick and we had reason to think that knowing what drugs were in you would save your life.

Question 9

does a person who has multiple drug allergies and is also just prone to hives also have to avoid high-risk foods even if not officially allergic?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: The cause for multiple drug allergies to unrelated drugs remains to be established but there is no relationship to food allergies.

Question 10

i have a serious allergy to penicillin and midazolam and the doctors said i should be careful of drugs, does this mean im allergic to drugs like weed?

Accepted Answer

Allergy 2 penicillin: The allergy extends to any member of the penicillin class.  Caution about using substances of unknown provenance is appropriate if your allergy is significant.  One needs to be assured there are no penicillin related contaminants in the substances used.  Weed is known to harbor many types of mold, a penicillium species might present in some plants.

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Can a fever arrise from taking navelbine (vinorelbine)?

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Stage iv nsclc squamous - non operable but currently being treated with navelbine (vinorelbine) and cistplatin. the stage is t3n3 m1b - what are the survival stats?

A member asked:

Can you get fever from taking navelbine (vinorelbine)?

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With cancer patients, is navelbine (vinorelbine) something that kills cancer cells?

A member asked:

My husband is terminally ill from stage iv lung cancer that has mestastised to his liver. taking navelbine (vinorelbine). will that cure him?

A member asked:

What do you suggest if my husband is terminally ill from stage iv lung cancer that has mestastised to his liver. taking navelbine (vinorelbine)?

A member asked:

What can i do for possible drug allergies from an otc cold med, without going to a doctor?

A member asked:

I'm currently getting a blood test for allergies, will they also test for drugs, what should i do?

A member asked:

Does a person who has multiple drug allergies and is also just prone to hives also have to avoid high-risk foods even if not officially allergic?

A member asked:

I have a serious allergy to penicillin and midazolam and the doctors said i should be careful of drugs, does this mean im allergic to drugs like weed?

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