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Janny54
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8 years ago

Cough while having Paclitaxel

Hi Ladies.


I have had 4 Paclital and have 8 more to go. Up to last week no problems. This week I have had a really bad cough. Was just wondering if this is due to the treatment or just the normal winter coughs and colds. I will tell my Dr when I go tomorrow but just wondered if anyone else has had this. Hopefully it won't affect my treatment tomorrow.

Best regards.

Jan 
  • iserbrown's avatar
    iserbrown
    Member
    8 years ago
    That's my struggle, I have gone from the occasional Panadol to being disciplined at taking meds!  Golly, and then the medication induced side effects, don't you just love the way it keeps on giving!
    Excellent news that you can continue with your treatment and count them down!
    Take care
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    Afraser
    Member
    8 years ago
    It's wonderful isn't? I went from someone who hardly ever took an aspirin to someone who needed a weekly pill box to keep count! Good that you can keep your chemo going, now is not the time to treat infections lightly. Hope the cough clears soon.
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    Janny54
    Member
    8 years ago

    Hi Ladies

    Update Chemo went ahead. Apparently I have a chest infection so on Antibiotics,

    I have taken more pills in the last 5 months then in all my life.

    Best Regards

    Jan xx

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    Cynth6
    Member
    8 years ago
    I had a very chesty cough but I just assumed I got a cold. My oncologist prescribed me antibiotics and I was still able to go ahead with chemo. 
    All the best x
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    Janny54
    Member
    8 years ago
    Thanks Kath definitely will. Just don't want it to affect anything.

    Xx
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    primek
    Member
    8 years ago
    Def tell the Dr as can be a side effect and they will check you out. It could just be a cold but best to be safe. Kath x