Paclitaxel

I had weekly taxol. I wouldn't  say it is better...just different. I didn't  get much nausea on it...just a bit yuk for obe day  ...easily sorted but definitely needed medication for gastritis. I needed higher doses of steroid due to allergy reaction to it...so this caused most of my issues...especially as every week. Tiredness crept up especially towards the end of treatment. Initially though it will seem much better than the AC. Goodluck. Kath x

Hey Tarnya,

I just had to check as I also had Taxol weekly for 8 rounds, its Paclitaxel same thing. I'd been through 4 rounds of FEC 3 weeks apart and was horrendous with side effects, I was very ill. My Oncologist said too I'll find it easier with Taxol and I should be able to work. Ummmm...wrong...infusion day is fine, next day you feel completely GREAT!!! then 3rd day BANG! so they tell you expect 3rd day to be very ordinary. It was different to the harder hitting Id just had, but I didnt find it easier the way they said it would be. But saying that...certainly doable!!!! You may find it much much easier.

All the best, am sure you'll be really ok. Hugs
Melinda xo

At this stage, i would be happy if the reflux, gastro and headaches eased up but i will take any easing of the side effects. Thanks for the info

Oh gosh yes!!!! Agree!

Nexium is the absolute best for reflux, you may have to get it on script I think but works incredibly well, I wouldnt use anything else. I think you'll find things do ease up a little compared to the previous chemo. Just keep up all recommended meds to combat all your side effects, thats half the battle. I think you'll do really ok :) 

I had nexium daily and also sometimes soluble zantac  (script needed). ..worked a treat

Hello Tarnya. 
I would love to hear how you respond to the Paclitaxel compared to what you are on now.
Good luck with the change of drugs 
Adrienne :)

So day one after paclitaxel is good. Feeling well and didn't even need a nap. Still waiting to see what the next few days bring. 

Tarnya!
That's good, yes it is very different to say FEC or a 3 weekly Chemo, thank goodness! Generally you'll feel fine day of infusion, tomorrow should be a really good day. Its Day 3 it hits and you may just feel a little bit off. Hugs
Melinda

Tanya that is great news.  Im so pleased that you are feeling well. I hope Im as lucky.
Im starting my first of 12 session next Tuesday. Im even going to give the Cooling Cap a go to see if I can stand the cold. 
Please let me know how you are going through your sessions 
Adrienne xx

Hi Tarnya, am to have my 7th of 12 weekly paclitaxel tomorrow. Have found this a lot easier to manage than AC. I do find though the tiredness can be worse at times plus am experiencing some bone ache...take panadol osteo or Endone if it gets too bad. Good luck with it and hopefully you will come through fine. Marjorie xo