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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...
Hi Caibo, you have done the right thing about telling your Oncologist about your numbness and tingling etc in your hands, it’s very important that you are truthful.
My last 2 Pactlitaxel were at a reduced dose, as the sensations weren’t going from my hands from one week to the next.
Another lady and I were having treatment at the same time ,she on a few occasions had Pactlitaxel once a fortnight due to side effects she was having. I seem to remember that she didn’t finish the last couple. Both the oncologist and the chemotherapy nurses said that it is common that not everyone finishes Pactlitaxel, so try not to worry about it.
The main thing is not to have lifelong damage.
My last 2 Pactlitaxel were at a reduced dose, as the sensations weren’t going from my hands from one week to the next.
Another lady and I were having treatment at the same time ,she on a few occasions had Pactlitaxel once a fortnight due to side effects she was having. I seem to remember that she didn’t finish the last couple. Both the oncologist and the chemotherapy nurses said that it is common that not everyone finishes Pactlitaxel, so try not to worry about it.
The main thing is not to have lifelong damage.
Wishing you all the best
Sending virtual hugs xx