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peaacal
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11 years ago

Taxol - What to expect?

Hi everyone,

I've made it through my FEC treatments and am starting 8x weekly Taxol treatments as of Monday.

Just wondering if anyone having had taxol could share their experiences so that I know what to expect?

The doctors and nurses keep telling me that is easier to manage than the FEC or 'more tolerable' however I made the mistake of googling a few things and seem to have stumbled on to more horror stories than positive experiences (bad idea when sleepless at 4am)

Thanks in advance

Peta x

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  • KerrynMacdonald's avatar
    KerrynMacdonald
    Member
    11 years ago

    Hey Peta,

    Congrats on finishing FEC! I've done 4 rounds of AC and just had my 10th round of Taxol yesterday. Personally, I've found Taxol a comparative walk in the park after AC. I have no nausea, no headaches, no neuropathy and feel generally much better than I did on AC. Fatigue has kicked in and I do get some aches and pains in my muscles and bones - but it's bearable and can be managed with osteo panadol. My hair has started to grow back too which is good!  Hopefully you'll have a similar experience :)

    All the best,

    Kerryn

  • janinaj's avatar
    janinaj
    Member
    11 years ago

    Hi Peta,

    I made the same mistake as you readding all of the horror stories.  I start taxol next Tuesday so let me know how you go :-)

    Best,

    Janina

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    janinaj
    Member
    11 years ago

    Hi Peta,

    I made the same mistake as you readding all of the horror stories.  I start taxol next Tuesday so let me know how you go :-)

    Best,

    Janina

  • lisa256's avatar
    lisa256
    Member
    11 years ago

    Hello Peta.

    I had 4 fortnightly AC treatments to start of with and now I am up to number 9 out of 12 weekly taxol treatments.  I was very apprehensive before I started on taxol also but I have had no real major side effects. I have had no nausea, my nails are not black and haven't fallen off and my hands and feet are not numb and tingling. Apart from the usual tiredness and a little bit of constipation, all has gone well. If you didn't have any major troubles with your first treatments, I think you will be fine with the taxol. As I am nearing the end of my taxol I have been feeling more tired than usual and a little dizzy but that is to be expected. Try not to worry. You'll be fine !! 

    Lisa x

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    lisa256
    Member
    11 years ago

    Hello Peta.

    I had 4 fortnightly AC treatments to start of with and now I am up to number 9 out of 12 weekly taxol treatments.  I was very apprehensive before I started on taxol also but I have had no real major side effects. I have had no nausea, my nails are not black and haven't fallen off and my hands and feet are not numb and tingling. Apart from the usual tiredness and a little bit of constipation, all has gone well. If you didn't have any major troubles with your first treatments, I think you will be fine with the taxol. As I am nearing the end of my taxol I have been feeling more tired than usual and a little dizzy but that is to be expected. Try not to worry. You'll be fine !! 

    Lisa x