Neuropathy from Taxol
I have triple negative breast cancer and have had four AC and 7 taxol. I've missed 2 treatments due to mouth ulcers and neuropathy. I have three more treatments left but my neuropathy is getting worse...
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Hi @Belleindy
Yes, peripheral neuropathy is not uncommon with Taxol. I started to get worried about my feet particularly after dose 9 out of 12. I discussed this with my oncologist who was sympathetic but keen I continue. We agreed to re-assess after each treatment and I decided no more after 11. But I also discovered a lump in my non affected armpit! Long story short, completely unrelated and completely benign, but I had my last Taxol anyway. PN often improves considerably after treatment ends, but it can take some time and not always. I don’t regret taking Taxol but my feet are still a bit weird, it doesn’t interfere with much unless I want to take up running (I don’t!). You’ve already had the lion’s share of your Taxol treatment, cutting the final doses out is not unusual and even my oncologist was happy to cut out the final one of 12 - the purpose is always to give as much chemo as possible so a bit less may be just as therapeutic. Best wishes either way.
Yes, peripheral neuropathy is not uncommon with Taxol. I started to get worried about my feet particularly after dose 9 out of 12. I discussed this with my oncologist who was sympathetic but keen I continue. We agreed to re-assess after each treatment and I decided no more after 11. But I also discovered a lump in my non affected armpit! Long story short, completely unrelated and completely benign, but I had my last Taxol anyway. PN often improves considerably after treatment ends, but it can take some time and not always. I don’t regret taking Taxol but my feet are still a bit weird, it doesn’t interfere with much unless I want to take up running (I don’t!). You’ve already had the lion’s share of your Taxol treatment, cutting the final doses out is not unusual and even my oncologist was happy to cut out the final one of 12 - the purpose is always to give as much chemo as possible so a bit less may be just as therapeutic. Best wishes either way.