[Lex]

Cyclophosphamide, thalidomide, and dexamethasone (CTD)

by Lex on Thu Jun 30, 2016 11:52 am

Hello,

Does anyone here have experience with cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan, Endoxan), thalidomide, and dexamethasone (CTD) for multiple myeloma?

Would be interested in thoughts / experiences in relation to this treatment regimen.

Thanks very much,

Lex

[Little Monkey]

Re: Cyclophosphamide, thalidomide, and dexamethasone (CTD)

by Little Monkey on Fri Jul 01, 2016 9:43 am

With that mix of myeloma therapies, you are likely in Europe, correct?

Although my dad has been on Velcade (bortezomib) instead of thalidomide (we are in Canada), he is taking cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone. My dad has experienced little in the way of cyclophosphamide side effects (no hair loss). Dexamethasone has been tough to deal with at times, especially the emotional changes, such as anger and depression (which are already compounded when one is battling cancer).