Taxol

Honestly the 1st session is pretty good. I had a mild reaction which was sorted quickly and I continued and completed all 12. The side effects accumulate over time so tiredness develops, upset tums increase over time. Just make sure you have some panadeine in case you get joint aches on day 3. I got miseranle on it but I had fluid retention issues which went away quickly once finished. Hopefully you won't.

You got this girl. Kath x

Most people find taxol easier than other chemotherapies so think positive. Most common side effects are temporary and end with treatment. Good luck! 

I'm hoping it's better than AC which was a little horrid at times!

Thanks ladies xx

Oh...and just think...Your halfway there.  :D

Hi there I had TNBC had 4 rounds of AC and 4 of paclitaxol is that the same as you’re having?  It was a bit better than the AC still had the fatigue and got the joint pain day 3 but I also had the neulasta injections which gave me joint pAin too. I found warm baths with the Egyptian bath milk from the body shop helped me heaps along with exercise. I didn’t feel like exercising believe me but felt better once I got up and moving. Took panadol osteo which helped too. The constipation wasn’t as bad either but I got terrible reflux with the taxol but also got that sorted with high doses of nexium. Good luck with it. Biggest hug. Margie xx

Hi @Spiv1803, I think you'll find the Taxol much 'kinder' than the ac. Most people seem to tolerate it really well. I had the option to change to weekly taxol during the last part of my chemo - wish I had - three weekly Docetaxel was brutal. All the best. Xx

Dears, I just completed 2 cycles of Weekly Taxol treatment and the 3rd one is due this Friday. I am feeling a bit tired, have little inflammation in my throat and body aches (shoulder and upper back). Guess these are normal side effects of Taxol. Is Panadeine better than Panadol for the body aches? Also is there any medication for the Throat Inflammation? I am using Cold gloves for hands and feet during the taxol infusion. Besides this, any medication to avoid neuropathy?

I found Vitamin B helped, check with your oncologist re any other medication you are taking though. Good luck. 

@Spiv1803 Hi :smile:

I’m up to dose 8 of paclitaxol. No reactions. Not feeling overtly fatigued. Some body aches on day 3. I exercise 6 daysbper week again. Sleeping super well. No nausea/reflux.

My hair has grown back. 

Good luck.
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