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PV123
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6 years ago

6th dose of Paclitaxel - Diarrhoea and Black stool

I am currently on weekly Paclitaxel.  I had my 6th dose today, I am also taking daily Nexium for reflux and heartburn. I have diarrhoea today, however today I have noticed that I also have black colou...
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Zoffiel
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6 years ago
Black stool, unless you are taking an iron supplement, needs to be reported. Mine was frequently an unpleasant grey colour  for a day or two--quite convinced that i was pooing out the lining of my bowel. Anyway, tell your GP, breast care nurse or oncologist, whom ever you get on better with. Mxx