Paclitaxel Delayed
I was supposed to have my 9th paclitaxel this morning but was cancelled because I have had significant increase in numbness in my hands and some pain in my thumb over the past week,(even after onc red...
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Hi @Caibo I am about to have number 10 of taxol and my onc told me from the start that I wasn’t to panic if we had to stop at 9 because of side effects like numbing. He said it was important to speak up as it was important to avoid permanent damage. Your onc may be able to reduce your dose further. I have started to get tingly in my toes but it comes and goes and my hands are ok. I have been using ice from the start. It seems to be a balance for the doctors to us get through the treatment without leaving permanent issues. You have done the right thing letting them know as now they can make adjustments. The doctor said that a lot of the numbing should go once treatment stops and that is why it is so important we speak up so they can adjust/stop treatment. I know exactly how you feel about just wanting to get it finished and I am wishing you well. Take care. 😊