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Neuropathy with Taxol
Hi, I was diagnosed with 3cm Hormone positive, Her2 negative, ki67 of 40% breast tumour with no nodal involvement in June. Because of size and my wish to avoid mastectomy I went with neoadjuvant che...
Hi @Kiki_Dances60
I did some research on neuropathy whilst on Taxol and having some problems. One forum post suggested walking barefoot on sand. Luckily I have a beach close by and began doing this each morning. It didn't cure it completely, but did stop me waking through the night with sore feet. I still have numb legs on some days but finished Taxol on Tuesday. Hopefully all this will calm down now. Apparently it doesn't usually cause permanent damage.
As for wheezing, I have emphysema, but Taxol hasn't caused any problems. Again, the beach helps--breathing salt air.
Good luck! :)
Good luck! :)