Taxotere Hell
Hi everyone,
Last week I had my first round of Taxotere. It has completely smashed me. I thought AC was as bad as it could get but if this continues I may have to reconsider. Although, the nause...
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HI Gen,
I only had one dose of Taxotere at the end of January this year. The side effects were so bad that my oncologist wouldn't let me have any more doses - I ended up in hospital on a drip for a couple of days. We switched to 6 x weekly Paclitaxel doses which were much more managable. This regime is just as effective so it may be an option for you, but when I look at the date of your post, you have probably had another dose by now. How did that one go?
Taxotere (Docetaxel) is just a shocking drug, but everyone is different and some people tolerate it quite well! Me - I remember saying to my husband a week after the dose: "I'll take my chances with the cancer - I just can't do this any more!!". I am pleased that I got through the 6 doses of paclitaxel, but even that gave me problems with allergic reactions so I needed lots of pre-meds. Little nausea, though and none of the neuropathy pain, peeling feet, mouth ulcers... Hope you are doing a little better now?
Take care. Remember - one step in front of the other.....
Alison