Paclitaxel side effects

Unfortunately side effects are variable and one person’s experience is quite different from another even on the same chemo therapy. That said, paclitaxel can be hard on soft tissues - nose, mouth, eyes. It’s usually all temporary and best to just soldier through, side effects often sort themselves when you stop. Slightly blurry eyes, crusty and slightly bloody noses can occur. I lost most of my taste buds - annoying but not dangerous! Truly excellent for keeping your weight down! Paclitaxel can affect the nerves in extremities, hands and feet - again, it usually rectifies when you stop the treatment but any tingling or odd sensations should be reported to your oncologist straight away as it’s possible to diminish the chances of any longer term effects. And of course, you may get none of these! Remember this is just twelve rounds, every one completed is one less to go, count them down. Six and you’re half way there. Best wishes.