Hello Pink LoveliesYesterday my oncologist stopped my last round of AC cause of the impact on my heart...today I started my second part of chemo Docetaxel and I have to admit I feel fantastic...no nausea, is this cause I'm pumped with steroids? I know each person responds differently but side affects do you experience on Docetaxel? With AC I lost most of my hair, partial Brazilian lol, hairs on my legs...did not loose eyebrows, eyelashes or under arm hair. Thank you xx

I felt like roadkill from day 3-6 on that chemo- hate to tell you

I initially felt much better on taxol. The side effects creep up, but nausea not one of them for me. Long may it last.

Docetaxol did diabolical things to my intestines, but I cruised through AC. It is a complete mystery, we are all so different. I think sometimes we are just sooo pleased when something that doesn't agree with us stops, we see anything else as an improvement. Hope it keeps going well for you.

I didn't like Taxol, but mainly because I did not have initially many side effects from A/C. I hope it keeps well for you too, many people find it much easier. I had some immediate side effects (loss of tastebuds, bloody nose) and some that crept up (peripheral neuropathy and I still have feet problems). No nausea at all or fatigue. I stopped taking anti nausea medication altogether on Taxol, didn't need it and it made me constipated! Lost all my hair, everywhere, on A/C but it started growing back on Taxol which was a pleasant surprise.

Thanks ladies @TonyaM roadkill? Lol what happen? I think I felt like road kill on A/C...actually what symptoms did everyone have on taxol...and what did you do to help with any side affects...on a/c for nausea I couldn't get enough of pineapple, dill cumcumbers, gratefruit, natural yogurt pretty much anything sour or tart lol

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Zoffiel
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8 years ago
Yep, Kath, my mistake, which is why these things need to be checked with medical teams. I took the sleepers as well but for different reasons.
primek
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8 years ago
@Zoffiel Claratyne is loratadine an anthistimine and available over the counter. Lorazepam is a sedative medication not unlike valium or temazepam that needs a script. Simple error but very different medications. Kath x
Zoffiel
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8 years ago
@Hendrix Bugger!!!! Oh well, you don't know until you try.

If you are getting a Neulasta shot please ask about taking Claratyne ( lorazepam ) to help with the bone pain. It helps and it's safe and it's over the counter. Though, of course, you should OK it with your onc. One a Day for seven days starting the day before chemo. It's been tested in the UK, is standard practice in some parts of Oz and has never been investigated in others.
That $1 a day pill made such a difference for me.
Hendrix
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8 years ago
Oh @Piccme how wrong I was...my bones have ached since yesterday...my taste buds are non existent...worse than when I was on a/c...how can something be better but worse at the same time...thank you for checking in with me
Piccme
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8 years ago
Hi @Hendrix, just checking in to see how you are going. I hope things are still ok and you haven't gone down hill with the horrible docetaxel.
KatyJoy
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8 years ago
Hi @Hendrix, I did 3 weekly Fec x3 then 3 weekly Dosetaxol x3. I had problems with nausea and heartburn and diarrhoea with the fec but the dosetaxol caused severe nerve bone and muscle pain that hit each time from day 3 post chemo and lasted for a week. The second cycle I had to have the steroids at a higher dose for a bit longer and additional pain relief. My lips mouth and tongue also went numb on dosetaxol. I also had Neulasta after each chemo from the second one on. I reckon just make the most of feeling well while you do. Everyone's different and you might just be lucky and not get to many side effects, Go You!
Kate x
Anonymous
8 years ago
Chemo is different for everyone. I had Taxol after AC and I didn't really have any day to day issues, apart from fatigue and neuropathy. I was still able to work 4 days a week.
Hendrix
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8 years ago
Thank you so much @TonyaM for your experience and honesty xx
TonyaM
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8 years ago
Sorry,can't put'joyful experience' in the same sentence as chemo and radiation.I just made sure I bought myself presents each week and had some fun outings to look forward to.Its just a really crap time that goes on for ages - what can I say. You'll meet wonderful people along the way and do a lot of soul searching/ relook at your life- so I guess some good things come out of this crap journey.
Hendrix
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8 years ago
@TonyaM oh I struggle with hot flushes now..I'm so looking forward to tamoxifen..not!! After chemo radiation any joyful experiences with this? Before I start tamoxifen
@Piccme you make A/C sound pleasant in comparison...I'm going to make the most of the next four days...thank you for been honest and we all have our F*** days...sending you lots of F**** and hugs