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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...
I had paclitaxel 12 doses, but doses 11 and 12 were reduced by 25% each. This was due to the numbness and tingling problem. I did freezing cold therapy but with boots and mitts not ice.
Adding to what has been mentioned above, it is possible that the nerve problems get worse after the treatment has finished and the oncologist must take this into account, as well as the level of symptoms the person currently has.
Nerve damage is one of the common side-effects of this drug that can last for years if not for ever and contribute to a significant reduction in somebody’s every day activities.
Adding to what has been mentioned above, it is possible that the nerve problems get worse after the treatment has finished and the oncologist must take this into account, as well as the level of symptoms the person currently has.
Nerve damage is one of the common side-effects of this drug that can last for years if not for ever and contribute to a significant reduction in somebody’s every day activities.
The oncology nurse told me that many people do not get past dosage number eight.
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