Taxol and carboplatin
Hi All Just wondering if anyone has been on this regime? I am not braca positive but triple negative and my nurse has said new research shows the carbo is good for treating triple negative. Also...
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Hi ccasper, I hope this finds you well and your first round of this combo is tolerable. I've been on this regime for a few months, only 3 more to go then I'm done with chemo.
Mine is not docetaxel tho, I'm on paclitaxel weekly then every third week bung in the carboplatin as well. I've been ok until the last couple of weeks when I've ended up in hospital dehydrated and anaemic as my liver and kidneys are taking a beating. I was told that this regime would be more tolerable and less harsh than the alternative, which was docetaxel alone. I have a great relationship with my oncologist and her registrars, which has helped enormously. I've done so well that I only stopped working full-time about 6 weeks ago, but have been pretty rough since, as I said.
I'm keeping my eye on the prize, which is to finish my entire chemo plan - even if I crawl across the line I want to give it my best shot.
I should mention I have numb, tingly toes and the feeling of sandy feet constantly. that's what peripheral neuropathy feels like to me. My fingers are ok. My feet are ok, it doesn't stop me doing anything, but sometimes heavy covers on my feet at night bother me. Otherwise I ignore it and push on. We're still hopeful it will rectify once chemo is finished.
Just wanted to share my experience so far with you. I was very anxious at the start of this, with good reason of course, but I've found that my will is stronger than anything else that's happened since! When I'm good, I make the most of it. When I'm not, I slow down and listen carefully to my body and ask for help. It's worked for me so far.
All the best! xo
Mine is not docetaxel tho, I'm on paclitaxel weekly then every third week bung in the carboplatin as well. I've been ok until the last couple of weeks when I've ended up in hospital dehydrated and anaemic as my liver and kidneys are taking a beating. I was told that this regime would be more tolerable and less harsh than the alternative, which was docetaxel alone. I have a great relationship with my oncologist and her registrars, which has helped enormously. I've done so well that I only stopped working full-time about 6 weeks ago, but have been pretty rough since, as I said.
I'm keeping my eye on the prize, which is to finish my entire chemo plan - even if I crawl across the line I want to give it my best shot.
I should mention I have numb, tingly toes and the feeling of sandy feet constantly. that's what peripheral neuropathy feels like to me. My fingers are ok. My feet are ok, it doesn't stop me doing anything, but sometimes heavy covers on my feet at night bother me. Otherwise I ignore it and push on. We're still hopeful it will rectify once chemo is finished.
Just wanted to share my experience so far with you. I was very anxious at the start of this, with good reason of course, but I've found that my will is stronger than anything else that's happened since! When I'm good, I make the most of it. When I'm not, I slow down and listen carefully to my body and ask for help. It's worked for me so far.
All the best! xo