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Docetaxel pain
Hi All, I'm about halfway through my chemo. I've finished 3 cycles of FEC and have just started on Docetaxel. I thought the Docetaxel was better at first, since I didn't seem to get any nausea (a reli...
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Thanks everyone, you've all been a big help. I think I'm getting my pain under control now, mostly with lots of ibuprofen.
But now I've started developing itchy lumps and a rash on my hands. The nurses at the hospital say it's a common docetaxel side effect, but didn't have anything to suggest to relieve it. Does anyone have any tips? I'm trying not to scratch, but sometimes that's quite difficult.