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Docetaxol Yuk!
Hi everyone
Coming to the end of my chemo and struggling. Had doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide every 3 weeks for 3 months then started on a course of taxol for 12 weeks. Neuropathy became too bad so oncologist changed medication to docetaxol every three weeks. I have just had my second (and last) dose of it. Feel horrible. Terrible taste in mouth constipation followed by stomach cramps and diarrhoea, nausea and shooting pains in bones muscles and joints. Have a cold too which isn’t helping.
Are these side effects common with docetaxol. Also had an injection to make by bone marrow produce more white blood cells which could be contributing to bone pain.
But.... so grateful it was my last one. Have worked partine some weeks but now taking leave because I feel totally spent and need to get my head together.
Coming to the end of my chemo and struggling. Had doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide every 3 weeks for 3 months then started on a course of taxol for 12 weeks. Neuropathy became too bad so oncologist changed medication to docetaxol every three weeks. I have just had my second (and last) dose of it. Feel horrible. Terrible taste in mouth constipation followed by stomach cramps and diarrhoea, nausea and shooting pains in bones muscles and joints. Have a cold too which isn’t helping.
Are these side effects common with docetaxol. Also had an injection to make by bone marrow produce more white blood cells which could be contributing to bone pain.
But.... so grateful it was my last one. Have worked partine some weeks but now taking leave because I feel totally spent and need to get my head together.
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- @Zoffiel Thanks, will do.
- Eye tests are generally bulk billed @kmakm Chemo is not the time to get new specs, but its a good idea to get checked at the end of it.
- I see him on the same day - bloods taken, appointment with onc, bloods back so he can review them before I go into chemo.
- @sister Do you see your oncologist the day before your chemo?
- Don't think I could afford it @sister & @joannie...
- I did bring up the eyesight issue @kmakm. The onc says it can affect the eyes temporarily - don't get new glasses while you're having chemo!
- Thanks @Joanie for the link.
- Just did a bit of reading @sister. Eye (occular) problems are listed on the EviQ info on TC my oncologist gave me. The EviQ page on AC lists photosensitivity. Did you bring it up with your onc?
Hope things are going smoothly today. K xox
