POST PACLITAXOL SIDE EFFECTS
Hi there I finished my last dose of paclitaxel 7 weeks ago had 4 doses AC prior to this and 4 doses taxol 2 weeks apart and still have some ongoing joint pain in my fingers and some numbness in my fin...
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@onemargie
Hello!!! Just read your post and wanted to say, oh boy!!! Ok, so Im 11 months on from Chemo I had 4 Fec 3 weeks apart and 8 weekly taxol. I have slight neuropathy in my feet, but still have exactly as you describe, the aches and pains and stiffness, Im like an old lady and have been assessed by an exercise physiologist to try and help. Apparently it can take years to settle, the other thing is too Im on Arimidex which also causes aches and pains!! AND Hot Flushes??? Im 48 and Chemo through me into menopause, what a lovely extra surprise hmmm?? so Im gathering thats whats happened?
Now just to back this up a little I was diagnosed 2011 highgrade DCIS, lumpectomy, radiation and tamoxifen for 4 yrs left breast. 2015 I had a recurrence in the same spot, same breast, IDC 3cm aggressive 3rd stage, another major lumpectomy, lymph nodes clear and removed and chemo this time and now on Arimidex. Due to recurrence I am now scheduled for a Mastectomy...however...I had to have Genetic Counseling because of recurrence and thankfully is negative, so Geneticists and Surgeon agree on a single mastectomy, thata double isnt necessary. Ive never had trouble with the other and its been a massive decision after doing this for 5yrs, so early next year will do a single..God forbid it came in the good side!!!?? I honestly dont feel so. My Mum also had it left breast at 40 had a mastectomy and survived 26yrs! So, I would just have a mastectomy and no treatment. But I am Cancer Free and focused on doing the mastectomy and putting this mess behind me now..Big hugs! Melinda xo
Hello!!! Just read your post and wanted to say, oh boy!!! Ok, so Im 11 months on from Chemo I had 4 Fec 3 weeks apart and 8 weekly taxol. I have slight neuropathy in my feet, but still have exactly as you describe, the aches and pains and stiffness, Im like an old lady and have been assessed by an exercise physiologist to try and help. Apparently it can take years to settle, the other thing is too Im on Arimidex which also causes aches and pains!! AND Hot Flushes??? Im 48 and Chemo through me into menopause, what a lovely extra surprise hmmm?? so Im gathering thats whats happened?
Now just to back this up a little I was diagnosed 2011 highgrade DCIS, lumpectomy, radiation and tamoxifen for 4 yrs left breast. 2015 I had a recurrence in the same spot, same breast, IDC 3cm aggressive 3rd stage, another major lumpectomy, lymph nodes clear and removed and chemo this time and now on Arimidex. Due to recurrence I am now scheduled for a Mastectomy...however...I had to have Genetic Counseling because of recurrence and thankfully is negative, so Geneticists and Surgeon agree on a single mastectomy, thata double isnt necessary. Ive never had trouble with the other and its been a massive decision after doing this for 5yrs, so early next year will do a single..God forbid it came in the good side!!!?? I honestly dont feel so. My Mum also had it left breast at 40 had a mastectomy and survived 26yrs! So, I would just have a mastectomy and no treatment. But I am Cancer Free and focused on doing the mastectomy and putting this mess behind me now..Big hugs! Melinda xo