Docetaxel side effects
My next 4 chemos are docetaxel. Its side effects are really scaring me. Has anyone else had it and how bad was it? Does it make you loose hair as I have been doing the cold cap and dont want to waste ...
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hi @Hils I had the docetaxel and was freaked out by the long list of side effects before I started - thankfully mine were minimal - no nausea, didn't lose my appetite - but did get the terrible taste kick in about round 3. I was tired after each round but only for a couple of days - and I was able to still work by around day 4/5 post each treatment.
By last round cankles had set in and that was probably my worse side effect - I had large swollen legs and feet which were quite painful - this lasted about a month but have since gone back to normal, currently have achey ankles but this could ben down to the hormone blocking drug I am now on. Also did get the bone pain from the injection you need to take the day after - first time it kicked in (about 3 days later) I was freaked out - however that also went after a couple of days - so I knew to expect it each time. Nails were ok during TC - have become an issue now - 2 months post chemo, I too am wearing dark nail polish.
So long & short you will most likely get some but hopefully not too many of the side effects and hopefully they will be the ones that are easier to manage.
Wishing you well for your next treatment & drink lots of water xx
By last round cankles had set in and that was probably my worse side effect - I had large swollen legs and feet which were quite painful - this lasted about a month but have since gone back to normal, currently have achey ankles but this could ben down to the hormone blocking drug I am now on. Also did get the bone pain from the injection you need to take the day after - first time it kicked in (about 3 days later) I was freaked out - however that also went after a couple of days - so I knew to expect it each time. Nails were ok during TC - have become an issue now - 2 months post chemo, I too am wearing dark nail polish.
So long & short you will most likely get some but hopefully not too many of the side effects and hopefully they will be the ones that are easier to manage.
Wishing you well for your next treatment & drink lots of water xx