Olaparib and Fatigue: What Users Say

• Hea...
• March 5, 2022

For Ovarian Cancer "In 2018, I was diagnosed with advanced stage (3C) ovarian cancer. After a lengthy surgery and 6 rounds of chemotherapy, my numbers looked good, and it appeared that my treatment was successful. I was started on Lynparza a month after chemo. I couldn’t tolerate the initial recommended dose, so I worked with my physician to get the dose down to what my body could tolerate while still being effective. Even though the drug made me feel fatigued and achy, I pushed to stay on it for another year - past the 2 years that are recommended. I had my first CT scan today, the first since I was originally diagnosed. The scan showed no evidence of ANY disease. My CA 125 was the lowest it’s ever been (8) since the start of all this. This is not thought to be a “curable” disease, but what if the fantastic surgeon, aggressive chemo, and the use of this remarkable new Parp inhibitor “worked?” It’s been 4 years with no reoccurrence. I’m so, so grateful for having been given Lynparza."

• Kad...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 28, 2021

For Ovarian Cancer "My diagnosis was primary peritoneal cancer. I had 4 chemo treatments with excellent results, followed by the removal of the uterus and omentum, and 3 more chemo rounds. Started Lynparza about a month after the last chemo and now at 20 months. 4 months to go. Slightly low blood counts, slight nausea. Fatigue has been sometimes debilitating, but worth it for good CA-125 and clean scans. Looking forward to going off it."

• Zez...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 23, 2020

For Ovarian Cancer "After the 2nd chemo round, started Lynparza 1 year ago. Side effects (fatigue, weight loss, and poor appetite) abated within 4 months. My remaining little tumor has been shrinking every time I have a scan. Now able to live a very good quality of life and forget I have cancer."

• Hor...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 3, 2021

For Breast Cancer, Metastatic "I’ve been taking Lynparza for nearly two years. I have some side effects, including diarrhea, vomiting, and fatigue, all of which are manageable. My tumors shrank quickly after starting, and I’ve had no further disease progression. I consider Lynparza a wonder drug!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 21, 2021

For Ovarian Cancer "I have been taking Lynparza for 3 months, my numbers are good, and the only side effect I have is fatigue and sometimes shortness of breath. I meditate, and I make sure I prioritize my health. I am so grateful for this medication, and I pray they find a cure for this awful disease."