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Kat09
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9 years ago

How long til side effects disappear after AC

Hi Ladies, I have my last round of AC on Thursday ( Yay little milestone ). I start 12 weeks of Taxol and 3 weekly Herceptin over 12 months in 3 weeks. I have been advised that my hair will start growing back whilst I'm on Taxol ? I was also wondering how long does it take for your fingernails to return to a normal colour, mine have darkened a little in places. I know in the scheme of things these are little questions but I know that I'll get real answers from you here. I have along road of treatment ahead so I'm just trying to get through one thing at a time. AC - Tick! 12 weeks of Taxol - Next!

Thanks

Kat

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  • Afraser's avatar
    Afraser
    Member
    9 years ago
    Keep an eye on your fingers and toes on Taxol - it can cause neuropathy (tingling and numbness) by affecting the nerve endings of your extremities. Annoying if it develops too much and may take quite some time to get back to normal when you finish treatment. My oncologist somewhat belatedly recommended Vitamin B, which I found helped a lot. Many other things can help, staff where you are having treatment will be helpful too.
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    Melsie97
    Member
    9 years ago
    Like @Afraser my hair has started growing back on Taxol but am not sure that's it's a given that everyone's does. I must say my boys are very happy it's growing. I have my 11th dose tomorrow.
    congrats on making through AC. I have found that the hardest part. I haven't had any discolouration of my nails but they are peeling an awful lot. I just keep putting in nail harder and hoping for the best. Good luck with the rest of your treatment. Mel xx
  • Afraser's avatar
    Afraser
    Member
    9 years ago
    My hair did start growing back on Taxol but I don't think it's 100 per cent certain. Nail discouloration should just gradually grow out but it may continue to form for a bit after you stop. Well done, a big part of treatment completed!