How has weekly Taxol been for you?

I was on taxotere, same family! but every three weeks. I found it way easier than AC which truly felt like poison. I certainly felt less tired on it and my taste buds returned somewhat which was nice.

Hopefully you will be just fine on it.

Lindylu

I had my first weekly dose today so while I slept during treatment, on the way home and when I go home I was flying after it. I suppose there was so much in the AC that I was sort of expecting more of same but I feel great (so far!)

On a totally different topic - how do you get so much info on your signature? It only lets me use 256 characters; you look like you have more or maybe I'm wrong ))

I had 12 weekly taxol treatments and found them much easier than the fortnightly AC part of my treatment. I definitely wasn't as tired on the taxol and found it much more manageable

It has to be said.... Taxol is the bomb compared to AC, and I didn't even find that as bad as I was expecting! I have a rash alright but if I didn't know better I'd say it was a heat rash & not necessarily connected with Taxol. I gave the hospital a shout about it & all I have to do is take Zirtek or Puritin or what ever antihistamine works.

This rocks - yay!!!

Hi Encee,

I also found the Taxol much easier than the AC (apart from the length of time it takes to get it). But I did have a lot of bone and joint pain and it was a looong time before it went completely. Some people get it very bad and really have a hard time with it. You can also get neuropathy (pins and needles) in your hands and feet which can be bad. You need to tell the hospital staff if you get either of these. Or anything else unusual.

Glad you are getting through it ok.
Hugs,

Flo.

Thanks guys
So far, no sign of neuropathy & haven't had any joint pain yet. The nurses intimated that usually some of these symptoms would have presented in the first few sessions, so hopefully they will keep the hell away!
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