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Debbyd
8 years agoMember
Neuropathy
Hi I have been on pacitaxel for 10 weeks and have been told to stop it even tho I only had two weeks to go due to face numbness and tingling in fingers and feet. my oncologist says it’s uncommon to g...
SoldierCrab
8 years agoMember
Hi @Debbyd
I have Neuropathy from Pacitaxel I only got 6 weeks in before it became extreme, Now I am 5 years out and still have problems, it didn't effect my face. I am glad you Oncologist is being thorough. best to check things and eliminate them.
I have no evidence of disease now so even although we had to change my chemo regime it has worked well.
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SoldierCrab
I have Neuropathy from Pacitaxel I only got 6 weeks in before it became extreme, Now I am 5 years out and still have problems, it didn't effect my face. I am glad you Oncologist is being thorough. best to check things and eliminate them.
I have no evidence of disease now so even although we had to change my chemo regime it has worked well.
hugs
SoldierCrab