My daughter had Amifostine (ethyol) during her RAD treatments. It was by injection, not IV. She only used it about 1 week, but not because it made her sick. She was sick from a stomach flu and stopped all unnecessary medications until she got that cleared up. She was so sick (nausea & vomiting) from the flu that she was afraid to try the Amifostine again, just in case it would make her sick.
I guess I can't say for sure that the Amifostine didn't make her sick, but I think if it did, it was minor. The flu definitely was causing the worst of it.
It certainly can't hurt to try it. You will be monitored closely and it will be stopped if you get too sick.

Rosemary


Was primary caregiver to my daughter Heather who had stage IV base of tongue SCC w/ primary recurrence. Original diagnosis August 21st, 2002. Primary recurrence March 18th, 2003. Died October 6th, 2003.