Paclitaxol and neuropathy - decision to stop
Hi there, What are people’s experience with weekly taxol treatment and neuropathy? I’m currently having weekly taxol + Herceptin for a recurrence of HER2+ BC. I’ve manage to do 8 taxol infusio...
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I stuck it out for all 12 doses (a scare about a new lump fuelled my decision but it was quite benign!) but I do have lasting and probably permanent damage to my feet (hands are fine). I don’t regret my decision but the question of what constitutes a therapeutic dose is an interesting one and to an extent 12 doses is doing everything you can but possibly more than you absolutely need.
But the rub is, like so much of cancer treatment, it’s hard to know precisely about individual cases. However on the positive side, pain in my feet only lasted a few weeks. The damaged nerve endings result in odd sensations and occasional discomfort but no pain, stinging, burning etc.
I’ve just celebrated 12 years clear. Swings and roundabouts!!
Discussion with your oncologist is the way to go, best wishes whatever you decide.
I’ve just celebrated 12 years clear. Swings and roundabouts!!
Discussion with your oncologist is the way to go, best wishes whatever you decide.