Taxol - What to expect?

Hi Was just wondering what people used for pain relief for muscle/joint pain and was it effective? Liz

I finished my 12 rounds of weekly Taxol early Februaruary and found it much easier to cope with than AC.  I did suffer with some numbness in my fingers and toes which is slowly getting better and some joint pain.  I also had issues with my fingernails leading to pain and frustration. I also lost my eyelashes during the taxol treatment. 

On a positive note my hair started to grow back during the taxol treatment. 

Good luck with the rest of your treatment

 

 

Hi Arbonnemum Are you finding your mouth is bad throughout the whole week? Is it mouth ulcers or thrush? I just set up this website. Would love any extra hints you have for managing. Www.managingchemomouth.weebly.com Liz

Hi , I'm just on my 7th week of Taxol out of 12 and agree with the rest of the ladies it is way better than AC and is manageable :) I have on Fri and find wk end and Mon tired but after that feel better , my mouth is still quite yuck !!! No tingling yet and my nails are also good. Hope you are reassured a bit now. Best wishes xxx

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

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

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

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

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