Paclitaxel
Hi all, my next lot of treatments are Paclitaxel when I am well enough to start, and would like to know from anybody that has gone through this one or going through, helpful hints on side effects, recommendations on how to handle myself through these treatments as I am rather concerned , as my body was only able to handle 3 rounds of ac. thanks for any information that you can give Hugs xx
Mum's first chemo session
Hi, my mum will be having her first ever chemo session early next week. The oncologist will treat her with Paclitaxel and treatment will be once a week for 4 weeks followed by 1 week break each cycle. I would appreciate any tips on how to prepare mum before treatment and what do do after treatment to minimise side effects as much as possible. Mum is 82yo and it worries me how she will cope. Thank you.
First cycle of Paclitaxel dose dense
@Locksley So starting my premedication last night with 5 Dexamethasone & 1 Famotidine and then the same dose this morning plus 1 Loratadine 60min before treatment starts, totally dosed up ready, I had an appointment with my oncologist first to talk about possible side effects and how I'm going so far. Then had my Paclitaxel without any allergic reactions at all such a relief it did take a lot longer than getting AC 3.5 hours compared to 2 hours but that's ok as its one of my few outings. So I'm hoping it's a sign of how my next 3 cycles will go. Hope everyone's going good in their treatments. xoDecision time re continuing Paclitaxel due to peripheral neuropathy - help needed
I have started to have signs of PN on soles of feet after 4 of 9 planned weekly Paclitaxel. Onc has left it to me to decide when to pull the pin. Symptoms are mild atm I think (numbness on soles, slightly tender on rough surfaces, discomfort after 3/4 of my usual 40min walk) but I have no idea how quickly they will progress from this to severe and very long lasting ones like some of you describe in other threads. I am terrified of becoming badly incapacitated after all the effort I have put into exercise and gym to keep mobility, balance and strength as I grow older. Time is so limited to access expert advice between weekly treatments and Christmas and I am scared that even one more dose may tip me over the edge. Is there anyone who was in a similar situation that can perhaps give me some concrete idea of the timing of the progression of their PN from week to week. The onc has said if I say this is all I am prepared to live with for 12 months he will delay the next treatment and see if there is any improvement. If there is he will try one more because it has shown that improvement is possible. If no improvement I will then have to go onto another kind of chemo that takes longer and is more involved (and I guess another swag of side effects 🙄). He says my prognosis would not be affected. Any information will be much appreciated as only a few days before next chemo. 🙁 Thank you!Peripheral Neuropathy - Ice Packs
Moderator moved @tinypott post from activity section to 'Newly Diagnosed' tinypott Hi I’ve started my treatment now with AC sense dose which will be followed by Paclitaxel 12 doses weekly apart. Was wondering if anyone has tried the ice packs for feet and hands and if you found it successful for peripheral neuropathy. Thanks for any input November 25
Starting chemo this week: Doxorubicin, Cyclophosphamide and Pegfilgrastim then Paclitaxel
Hello everyone, this week I start chemo. As I understand it, 4 cycles of Doxorubicin, Cyclophosphamide and Pegfilgrastim then 12 cycles of Paclitaxel. I am looking for any advice and tips on how to get through it. We all know that experience and side effects are all different and individual but it would help to know how others have coped. I haven't had my introduction session with the oncology nurse yet and the fact sheet is a bit scary. I am in Melbourne and will be treated at St Vincent's private in East Melbourne as that is where my medical oncologist works. For the time being I am remaining a private patient as insurance covers it. I am choosing to try the 'cold cap' to see if it will help with not losing hair but as I have fine hair and already experiencing age related hair loss, it may not work. I know it will add about 2 hours to treatment and am willing to give it a go. My plan is to take audiobooks and colouring books with me to pass the time during treatment. I'm aiming to keep busy but not taxing myself too much. At this stage I do not plan to work on treatment days but do plan to work from home other days. A friend has suggested a probiotic as a precaution as a relation and her mother used one during their chemo and found it helpful. Has anyone else found this? With the second treatment and Paclitaxel I am concerned about the possibility of peripheral neuropathy side effects due to a previous condition. I read in another post that some ladies have tried cold gloves and socks - has that worked? I will have to look into it further but am curious and want to be prepared. Thank you all for reading and any advice and tips :heart:
Paclitaxel & Hot spotty hands, spots on arms and rashy ankles and spots on legs, rash on both knees
Hi Sisters, I looking for advice or tips that may have worked for you. I'm on weekly Paclitaxel and have hot spotty hands since week 2 (have completed 7 of the 12 Paclitaxel), which looks like sunburn. I bought cotton gloves to wear for protection at Priceline. My big toe nails have lifted but not fallen off completely and are manky looking and funky smelling (have tried condy's crystals for toes on my GPs recommendation and what a disaster with stained feet and nails, I've swapped to soaking/washing in a dilution of Dettol and Espsom salts). My feet, ankles and legs have now developed spots and a rashy look. Oncologist didn't say much but recommended cortisone cream for spots and anti fungal treatment for toes (I haven't tried that yet, but intend too). I started chemo in July and I've completed 11 out of 16 rounds - every three weeks I also have Carboplatin with Paclitaxel, which seems to give me more side affects. I have lost 99% of eyebrows and lashes and of course I'm bald. thank you, Bron
