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Trudi_Liekefett
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15 years ago

TAC chemotherapy

I'm interested to see if anyone else is currently on or has been on the TAC chemo regimen and how they went with it?  I ended up having quite a severe anaphylactic reaction to the Taxotere during my first cycle even with the premeds but during my 2nd cycle I've found my side effects are quite different to my first (some better, some worse).  Would love to hear of some other experiences to see if anyone else found the same thing and what to maybe expect as my treatment progresses?

 

Cheers,

Trudi

chemotherapy
side-effects

3 Replies

  • Sorrentino-Mari's avatar
    Sorrentino-Mari
    Member
    15 years ago

    Hello ladies, I am writing to you because I just came back from my oncologist and she suggested 3 fec and 3 taxenes. Then 1 year of Herceptin and probably 5 years of Tamoxifen. I would like to know your experiences on those drugs and if any of you have the same amount/cycles or generally more?

    I would like to add that I am still a bit sore after my surgery...

    Many thanks and I am looking forward to hear from you guys,

    Leonor

  • happylittlevegi's avatar
    happylittlevegi
    Member
    15 years ago

    Hi Trudi

    I had 3 fec & 3 tac treatments, I must admit its wasnt the greatest 5 months of my life but definately doable. The main thing I had from TAC was bone pain. All over my body and scull. It got quite severe to the point of screaming in agony but morphine came to the rescue (I think i only used it a couple times cause it completely zonked me out). It was bad enough having cloudy brain from the chemo, let alone being a drooling mess from the meds. I also had reactions to the anti nausia medications where I was hospitalised a few times. Its normal to feel like a guinee pig at times, but the reality is everyone reacts differently. I also retained a lot of fluids but that all goes away after a few weeks when you finish your treatment. The fatigue can also be debilitating but that improves in time. Just remember its temporary, the treatment will end and there is light at the end of the tunnel.

    Take care of yourself, eat and drink well

    xo

  • Leonie_Moore's avatar
    Leonie_Moore
    Member
    15 years ago

    I have just finished my four cycles of Taxetare and Cyclophosphamide.  I didn't have any adverse reactions like yourself.  Of course, it was not clear sailing though.    I have ended up with really bad sinus to the point that I have to have a head scan to see what is happening.  I kept a diary through the chemo and each cycle I had similar side effects but different.  It was quite strange.  Anyway I have found the last dose the worse.  Today is day 15 and I am only starting to "come out of the haze".  It sure is a different experience and not one that I would give away as "xmas presents".  It will be interesting for you to get some more comments on the subject.  As we all say - each one of us is different.  We might all have bc but each of us is an individual and treatments affect each and everyone differently.  XLeonie