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Pacletaxil & Peripheral Neuropathy
Hello ladies, I'm wondering if anyone had peripheral neuropathy (PN) whilst having weekly pacletaxil where it became so bad you stopped early? I've completed 4 x AC fortnightly & started weekly pacl...
I developed peripheral neuropathy on Taxol - it’s a known side effect. I was keen to stop after dose 10, my oncologist wanted to go one more. Discovering a lump under my arm (it turned out to be entirely coincidental and entirely benign!) altered my thinking somewhat and I soldiered on to the end! But for many, including all my oncology nurses, 80% of the recommended dose may still be a therapeutic dose, so certainly worth talking about that option with your oncologist. While I no longer have any pain, I still have damaged feeling in my feet a decade later. As I am so far NED, it’s probably a fair trade but PN is worth taking seriously. Many recover significantly once chemo stops. Best wishes.