TAXOL REACTIONS ANYONE
Had my third weekly treatment with Taxol yesterday and shortly into it had a sudden feeling of tightness in the chest, flushing feeling up through nect and into face and dizzyness. Being the strong ...
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I have been lucky with my Taxol and although I have a bit of flush any other reaction is controlled with my pre meds. However I am always given the "panic button" at the start of my treatment in case. I understand that some of the other ladies who are on Taxol have phenergan as a premed.
If you have concerns talk to you medical team. I did. I had read some awful stories about Taxol reactions so was quite nervous about it. The nurses where great, they didnt dismiss my fears but walked me through what would happen in the most severe cases and how it would all been controlled. I also took my ipod and book to distract me from it all.
My Oncologist has reduced my Taxol dose twice now due to my reactions and it seems to have helped. I have one more Taxol to go (11 completed).
I hope your next chemo goes better. Be gentle on yourself. You can do this. Take care