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ShellSurfing's avatar
7 years ago

Supposedly my nab- Paclitaxel was not Expired- Do you trust them??

So I had my fourth round yesterday, my appointment was at 2.00pm.

During my flushing, they went to set up my vitamins (what I call my chemo drug - little things help)  and realised the labeling said expired 2.00pm.

They rang the chemist, who then rang the drug company and asked ??? not really sure. They ended up ringing back and said the label was incorrect and should of said 2.00am - go ahead with treatment.

Too much googling makes you worry about drug companies and costs lol.

As I am sure everyone gets me when I say I didn't really want to be there and I would do anything to get out of the treatment - was it a sign ??

I said to the Nurse - do you trust them - she said yes.
I was advised if I didn't do it, I would not get another treatment till my following scheduled round. The nurse said you have to trust them.

My mind was racing - the thoughts that were swirling (surprisingly I never thought to ring my Oncologist) - pressure I took my vitamins!

Now of course the next morning I realise I have questions to my Oncologist (we never discussed this) and thought in the mean time I would ask if this happened to anyone else? What did you do? Were you worried?


  • Fingers crossed for you Shell Surfing. Let us know how you get on. K xox
  • @onemargie  To be honest, I try not to think about it - hence the vitamin name - it takes all my strength to walk through the door into the room every Wedensday.

    I still am in shock with my diagnosis, I wasn't feeling unwell - still not feeling unwell apart from the mental mind drain and sever lack of energy. The affects of the vitamins have meant I have slowed down - surfing is hard on my chest and the energy I had a month ago is now gone - no more three hour paddles - I am trying to accept my new normal of not being able to surf or paddle for as long as I used to.

    I have 5 more treatments left till my next scan - as it has metastasized into my liver and lymph nodes in my neck, so praying it will do something so they can suggest the next course of action  :)
  • It leaves you feeling very vulnerable doesn’t it. I remember feeling that way all too well. Hope you are gettting through treatment ok.  How many more do you have ??  Big hug Margie xx
  • Thanks @onemargie - I appreciate your comment, it is hard to stop your mind working overtime when you are in an environment you know nothing about  :) 
  • I’m a nurse and Id be comfortable with giving and receiving the chemo. As the necessary checks have been made. Trust me love they wouldn’t give it if there was any shimmer of doubt. Someone st the pharmacy will get their arse kicked for labelling it wrong. Hope this helps. Margie xxx