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Side effects of Taxol
Hi, I finally bit the bullet this morning and decided to join the online discussions. I was diagnosed with Triple Negative BC in April this year. I finished my 4th round of AC 3 weeks ago, and will be...
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I know many who think taxol was easier than AC. For me it wasn't easier, just different. I didn't gave the nausea, bloating, constipation and dizziness as I did with AC. But I had gut burning, loose bowels, body pains, runny eyes, blocked and blood noses, neuropathy and balance issues. I also had steroid induced oedema...as I needed higher doses as I had an allergic reaction to my first dose. But...although miserable on it...I finished it and have very little remaining issues now. Most people feel it is easier and hopefully you will be one of them. Kath x
I know many who think taxol was easier than AC. For me it wasn't easier, just different. I didn't gave the nausea, bloating, constipation and dizziness as I did with AC. But I had gut burning, loose bowels, body pains, runny eyes, blocked and blood noses, neuropathy and balance issues. I also had steroid induced oedema...as I needed higher doses as I had an allergic reaction to my first dose. But...although miserable on it...I finished it and have very little remaining issues now. Most people feel it is easier and hopefully you will be one of them. Kath x