Hi lovelies,This Friday I am having my final (no 4) dose of AC. Overall it hasn’t been as bad as expected but dose 3 knocked me around a bit. Seems to be cumulative. Next up is 12 weeks of weekly Paclitaxel. YAY. NOT.....My onco tells me the Paclitaxel wont knock me around as much. Is this true? What’s the difference?I would have thought weekly doses were pretty bad too....Puppy is arriving in 3 weeks, and I’m wondering how I’m going to be feeling!Caz1 x

Most people find Taxol easier than A/C but as I had a comparatively easy run with A/C I found Taxol irritating and also got peripheral neuropathy. Most pn clears up after treatment but it’s worth asking about what you can do to minimise impact, cold mittens/socks etc. Taxol can also be hard on soft tissues - nose, eyes, taste buds can be sensitive but again, it’s short term. None of it had a major impact (I worked throughout) just annoying! Count it down, once you get to 6 you are half way there! Best wishes.

I was chagrined to find that I was one of those who did experience serious chemo-induced fatigue, nausea and reflux. The latter two could be managed with meds but the fatigue just had to be got through. The taxol stretch is not as tough generally (apart from the possibility of peripheral neuropathy) - the problem is that you may already be at a low ebb after the AC and you don't get any chance to recover between taxol treatments. The bonus is that the end is in sight. I got pn sometime around Week 7? (can't really remember) and it was carefully monitored for the rest of the treatments. Most of the sensation has returned, now.

I was one who didn't have many side affects from either AC or T.If it is at all possible I think walking helped a lot, so in my (non medical) opinion, I'd try walking.Wouldn't it be great if the people who didn't get side affects could be studied to figure out why. It seems so random and I understand that we are unique genetically but the extreme differences in reaction to treatment amazes me.Best wishes with it.

Hi @Caz1 I am unable to answer your question but wanted to say good luck with your beautiful new puppy. Have you thought of a name yet? (Boy or girl?)So pleased you are feeling ok.

It was different but not easier for me. No nausea and constipation and tbat knocked out for a week then recovery. However it was accumulative fatigue as the weeks went on with reflux issues for me, very sensitive skin (had to stop wearing necklaces and be carefull of shower temp), watery eyes, blood noses. I had leg pains with mine and towards the end some numb toes, legs felt like walking in wet cement and has some balance issue.So my comment is ...it's different but for me not easier. But hey I finished and recovered. I found counting down helped..

Chemo question ; AC-T. What’s the difference?

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Caz1
Member
6 years ago
Thanks @Afraser, did affect your energy levels much? Did you bounce back quicker after it?
kamada
Member
6 years ago
What an adorable puppy @Caz1! Just a little jealous! Will be interested to see how you find Paclitaxel as I will be heading down that path eventually. Hope it treats you kindly. 😘
Afraser
Member
6 years ago
Most people find Taxol easier than A/C but as I had a comparatively easy run with A/C I found Taxol irritating and also got peripheral neuropathy. Most pn clears up after treatment but it’s worth asking about what you can do to minimise impact, cold mittens/socks etc. Taxol can also be hard on soft tissues - nose, eyes, taste buds can be sensitive but again, it’s short term. None of it had a major impact (I worked throughout) just annoying! Count it down, once you get to 6 you are half way there! Best wishes.
Caz1
Member
6 years ago
Hi @suburbangirl, thanks- we have a few names in mind but we thought we’d wait and see what suited once we got him. :)
suburbangirl
Member
6 years ago
Hi @Caz1
I am unable to answer your question but wanted to say good luck with your beautiful new puppy. Have you thought of a name yet? (Boy or girl?)
So pleased you are feeling ok.
strongtogether
Member
6 years ago
Its a different chemical. The T stands for Taxol. It used to be given in four doses (like the AC) but they figured out that people can tolerate the treatment better when it is given weekly.
Most people seem to find it easier than the AC

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