I was advised to take paracetamol (or cocodamol if you can bear it) and ibuprofen together every 4 hours from the third day after you have the chemo until the pain eases off, which for me was about day 10. This may increase the risk of side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, mouth sores, fluid retention, nerve pain, numbness, tingling . Your nurse will check you for signs of a reaction during your treatment. Anemia, or a shortage of red blood cells, can make you very tired. x. I had the same treatment last year and just as you I struggled with Fec but my first T absolutely knocked me side ways! The prospect of 12 weekly taxol is a bit daunting. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration originally approved the drug in 1996. Your hair may become thin, brittle, or may fall out. I'm taking Codeine and paracetamol with little effect. At least with experiencing this cycle we will be more prepared. Doreen D. (Breast Cancer, Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Stage 2A,Triple Positive). Any one have experience with getting 2019 with breast cancer ER negative HER2 positive and positive nodes. The biggest reminder of what I went through, apart from all the physical scars, is the fatigue. Cycle 1 was not too bad - aching legs and joints, lost toe and fingernails, numness in toes, soles of feet and fingertips, sore mouth (had to eat and drink through a straw) and nausea. Rough night last night; not sleeping well. Hope we get a good July and August to compensate for the months we missed on the sofa. Some brief shopping time to restock for the next session. Even if it is to moan. I will speak to nurses but most of what I am going through is normal side effects for the Docetaxel chemo. Thats Taxotere and Cyclophosphamide. I had them for for all 3 Fec. Do not apply anything to the site unless instructed by your care team. Take care. The taste improved just before the next treatment. Paracetamol not helping at all I could scream! I was initially told to have the chemo in the hope they could conserve the breast! While receiving treatment, your WBC count can drop, putting you at a higher risk of getting an infection. Thank you for taking the time to send me such an inspirational account of your experience, reading it almost made me cry but it hit in all the right places to make me fight this and get on with the treatment. I end up with wet pillows at nightnever had that with Tamaxifen or in 50s. 4 days after having it I was so sick I could not go to work. I do have to rest far more than I used to, although I manage to cope with a busy full time job. I think I am coming to the end of feeling like I have hit by a bus with the chronic aches in all my joints and bones. Medications will be given before each treatment to decrease the risk of this side effect. You make a good point about teeth, my whole jaw and mouth was aching and was feeling on edge, I have lots of mouth meds to help protect them but need to be vigilant. Dragged myself to picc line clean at hospital.bad mistake, will have district nurse call next time. Like many have stated, I was OK for the two days following and then felt like sh*t for two or three days and then was on the mend and better until the next treatment. I had my 2nd cycle of Docetaxel yesterday. For cycle 2 I used a great mouthwash - Difflam and have had no sore mouth problems since. Copyright @ 2019 binews.org | All Right Reserved. Yes you will have have to have the G - CSFinjections for the bone marrow stimulation after the Docetaxal chemotherapy - the same as the FEC. Ask your oncology care team before you, or someone you live with has any vaccinations. Musculoskeletal manifestations usually are transient, occurring within a few days after docetaxel administration lasting about 4 days. Avoid large crowds and people who are sick (i.e. I've been prescribed Gabapentin, spoke to my oncologist after the first docetaxel. You'll get there too. I am definitely not one of those people who gain weight due to chemo. I completed 4 doses of EC (1 every 3 weeks). They have said I don't need to have a scan which I have found strange as I need the reassurance that all is okay and it hasn't gone anywhere else. I have been doing research and have learned of some pretty serious side, i.e., mouth sores, possible stroke or heart attack, loss of hair, I think one person even said they'd lost a toe! Sometimes cold food has less of an odor. Brush with a soft-bristle toothbrush or cotton swab twice a day. The effects from the chemo were still the typical things though. Had tummy issues mostly diarrhoea but managed to get a good stopper tablet. The problem some people run into with Taxotere is that the hair loss can sometimes be permanent. A week later and I still can't get out of bed! Wear sunscreen (at least SPF 15) every day, wear sunglasses and long sleeves/pants to protect your skin. Can eat, not been sick, not taken antisickness meds, but nausia with ukky taste but poor sleep got worse. In some ways was easier, in others was more taxing (pun intended)! Even my vision has been effected. Really sorry to read that you having such a s---- time with your current chemo treatment. Taxotere injections can cause your white blood cell levels to plummet. Will try the mouthwash as that is also a problem, I have a drink and seconds later my mouth is so dry again! TAXOTERE (docetaxel) Injection Concentrate is a clear yellow to brownish-yellow viscous solution. Performing regular mouth care can help prevent or manage mouth sores. My experience was that how I felt after my following treatments was similar to my reaction after the first treatment. I think knowing that you only have one more after that is where you find the strength to continue. 4. I haven't been able to do anything. I lost my hair and everything, but the chemo itself was not that bad. I shall follow your journey with hope and healing. I have been told that they have FL First Lady wants to explore new strategies for Cancer Tre ILC: Double Mastectomy-all breast tissue removed - Pathology showed positive margins. By the second cycle,my nausea would start as Im getting my infusion. Here are six ways to keep your body healthy during chemotherapy treatment: Boost your nutrition. Doctors may lower the dose or prescribe drugs that reduce the risk of allergic reactions to deal with these types of side effects. Exposure of an unborn child to this medication could cause birth defects, so you should not become pregnant or father a child while on this medication. It's an option that, over the last twenty years, medical teams and patients believed was the best course of action. xx, I'm with you on this I was the same didn't think I could go on but you do, I'm all done & back to work & back to normal (as normal as can be) good luck keep strong , Thank you for sharing your experience it help me know that it can be done. I was diagnosed in August with Breast cancer. It will help clear it and make eating slightly more tolerable. I also lost all my taste buds. I've had 2, 3rd one tomorrow. It interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed by the body. Taxotere is a part of many peoples cancer journey. Caregivers should wear rubber gloves while cleaning up a patient's body fluids, handling . You should feel a lot better in about a week's time. I often feel like it's too much and want to give in. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice can significantly increase the blood levels of DOCEtaxel. Taxotere Chemo: April 29 2010 May 20 2010 June 10 2010 July 1 2010. The care I have had from diagnosis to today has been quick, I begin Radiotherapy begining of March. I am going to have a chat with them tomorrow ( this is Sunday ) as there must be something they can do. Take care, week 3 coming up soon! I was given Co-Codomol 500mg at the hospital when my temperature spiked. I know the taste thing lasts for a while but I crave something good to eat. Nutrition is an important part of your care. If your mouth becomes dry, eat moist foods, drink plenty of fluids (6-8 glasses), and suck on sugarless hard candy. Not sure this helps at all but as your op was so successful (and you must still be recoverying from the trauma of all that too) will hope that the treatment now will keep you well in the long term. Foods high in soluble fiber include: applesauce, bananas (ripe), canned fruit, orange sections, boiled potatoes, white rice, products made with white flour, oatmeal, cream of rice, cream of wheat, and farina. Xx, Hope you are all feeling well and happy. I think it would have been better to know just what to expect but as we all react different it's not possible. This typically begins two to three weeks after treatment starts. I had two medications, Gemcitabine and a combination of Gemcitabine and Taxotere. Any suggestions for the pain? They didnt feel great, but it wasnt bad. Chemotherapy drugs can deplete your supply of red blood cells, the cells that carry oxygen throughout your body. We've heard that the Taxol is a lot easier. Remember, not all advice works for everyone. How Docetaxel Is Given: Docetaxel is given through a vein (intravenously, IV) There is no pill form of docetaxel ; Premedication with a corticosteroid pill starting a day prior to docetaxel infusion for 3 days is given to reduce the severity of fluid retention and allergic reactions. It doesnt have to be anything big. You may also experience difficulty breathing, joint stiffness, pain, and even behavioral changes. But by my third week I felt somewhat normal, would tire quick but normal. Even if your menstrual cycle stops or you believe you are not producing sperm, you could still be fertile and conceive. neuropathy, or pain caused by nerve damage. The side effects from that have been enoughpoor gut. It happens most often in the legs and feet, but it isnt unusual to see swelling in the hands, arms, and abdomen. I have lost ALL taste buds. Im not an athlete by any means, but I could swim and I could walk. I am still needing sofa days, but hoping to get out soon for a much needed change of scenery and breath of fresh air. You will have got through it now though? You have given me some great pointers and hopefully I can be calmer about my next 2 cycles. Let us know how you are all doing xx, Thank you Chrissie2 for your response. For prostate cancer, chemo drugs are typically used one at a time. I'm fortunate in that my husband is self employed. Effective birth control is necessary during treatment and for 2 months after treatmentfor women. Its normal to feel completely wiped out when you begin this medication. I had four rounds of Herceptin, Carboplatin, and Taxotere. Letrazole and weird taste on tongue? Hello there, Two weeks to recover! Your labs will be closely monitored prior to each dose of docetaxel and the dose may be decreased or held if your liver function is not normal. I would have Gemcitabine on week one. for me it was the 4th and 5th daysi had my first AC on June 10 (a Thursday), and the worst days for me were Sunday and Monday. Your doctor may prescribe medication to take before your treatment to help decrease the risk of edema. Take care. Let your oncology care team know if you have any excess bruising or bleeding, including nose bleeds, bleeding gums or blood in your urine or stool. Best of luck to you all xxx, I would be happy to receive news and updates from Cancer Chat, NICE suspected cancer referral guidelines, Cancer Research UK for Children & Young People. Docetaxel also was found to be highly effective in patients with a poor prognosis, having metastases in three or more organs (53%), and/or visceral sites of disease (47%). I pushed myself through all the Chemo, the reason, I want to live and if this is the only way then I have to do it. You don't sound negative, you just sound disheartened that after following all advice you are still suffering and also that you are finding treatment difficult. I had infusions every 21 days. Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice during the 2 days before, the day of, and two days after each dose. love and hugs.Lorrie. Please. Ranking the Cowboys backup QB options from worst to best. Bored with food, inspite of adding fruit after my steroid sugar ban. Your story kinda reads similar to my wife's when she was on Docetaxel. The median overall survival (OS) was 81 months . Taxotere prices without insurance will vary depending on where you buy it. Add extra flavor to meat or fish by marinating it in sweet juices, sweet and sour sauce, or dressings. My husband has booked a cottage break in July to hopefully celebrate the end of chemo before my surgery. So got it again. Grapefruit can change how your body absorbs this medication. It had to have been that I just did too much. Hope you are keeping well. White blood cells (WBC) are important for fighting infection. Patients on the TAXOTERE arm received TAXOTERE (T) 75 mg/m 2 by intravenous infusion on day 1 followed by cisplatin (P) 100 mg/m 2 administered as a 30-minute to three-hour intravenous infusion, followed by the continuous intravenous infusion of fluorouracil (F) 1000 mg/m 2 /day from day 1 to day 4. Hope you are all doing well with your journey and keeping well. This is usually mild to moderate and I find that most patients are able to continue many of their regular activities. due my third and and final Doxetacel next week, I am dreading it as it has taken me a whole 2 weeks to recover and I am still exhausted by 4pm!! That was on the dose dense A/C. But guess what? She keeps telling me that she is not strong enough to do this; and I tell her that she is stronger than she thinks she is.Bob. Everyone is different in their reaction, however. It belongs to a drug class called taxanes. I was better prepared for the following two though. Thanks for being such a grand support for her. I was prescribed preventative FEC-T but because I was getting married and honeymooning in July, they decided to do the Taxotere first and cycle 3 was combined with my whole radiotherapy treatment. The use of scarves, wigs, hats, and hairpieces may help. Then i stared my 4 doses of docetaxel. Keep your fingernails and toenails clean and dry. The end is now in sight and just keep thinking what a good job the chemo is doing getting rid of this nasty disease. Patients may struggle with never-ending itchiness, swollen eyelids, and an increase in "floaters." It was just the drugs working their way through my system. It really helped me that there was a gap between the two sets of chemo cycles, gave me a chance to recover a bit from the taxotere before starting the treatments again. fatigue. I had my first T part last Thursday and I to have struggled with severe tiredness but worst is the pains in my legs and arms. Taxol/Taxotere and Cytoxan (TC) therapy is one of the most common types of chemotherapy given to women with early-stage breast cancer. Hair generally starts to regrow soon after treatment is completed. I mentioned this thread to her - the common wisdom that the first is the worst because of the uncertainty and the rest is more of the same, only more so. If you do not have a bowel movement for 2-3 days, you should contact your healthcare team for suggestions to relieve constipation. DelveInsight has compiled the symposium's major highlights so that one does not miss out on these expansions . I know everyone is different. Since the growth of normal cells may also be affected by docetaxel, other unwanted effects will also occur. My doctors have been very good and have assured me that they caught it early. A swift and successful op was followed by FEC-T chemo. In addition, dietary changes may help. I have previously been prescribed mouth wash, gel and drops to no avail this time round. So going through the rest of the horror. As the saying goes, "Hindsight is 20/20 . There is a risk that this medication may leak out of the vein at the injection site, resulting in tissue damage that can be severe. Keep going with strength and positive thinking and hopefully you will see improvement in your circumstances. So would recommend this. You will have docetaxel as an outpatient. Worst effect in Cycle 2 and 3 was in lack of taste and the awful chemical tast in my mouth at all times. While it sounds harmless enough, constantly tearing eyes can cause other health issues. I want to speak with the Oncologist about the strength of Docetxel used it it seems very high at 200mg. At that time, TAXOTERE was typically used for advanced prostate cancer, after all other treatments had failed. A little morning nausea for first week, a few headaches and sore lips. I did not start feeling better until the 5 or 6th day after chemo. I am just unfortunate to get them all. Did they check your bloods in A&E?? The steroid is given in pill form or by IV, which will be determined by your healthcare provider. A post shared by Soulcake (@soulcake) on Jul 18, 2017 at 9:40pm PDT. My wonderful wife took me away between chemo and Rads, it was a truly enjoyable break, 5 days in a cabin in the woods (provided free by The Willow Foundation). When thered cell count is low, you may feel tired or weak. Thinking of you and your family, best wishes. Does anyone have any suggestions of anything that can help me .. Last reply: 8 years ago. Thank you for the support, hope you are doing well. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition. The only really bad side effect I had was the fatigue. Keep reading to learn more about what to expect on your worst days on Taxotere. You could talk to your doctor about your concerns and see if they can give you a lower dose if necessary?They also have pills for most things-I was told that they could probably help with everything but the tiredness. Knowing How to Handle Your Worst Days on Taxotere. I spent a week in hospital after the 3rd Taxotere + radiotherapy. Nicole B. So far I have been ok on the 2nd cycle just starting to feel the side effects kicking in this evening . Taxotere was my aggressive chemo, and it caused the majority of the side effects the hair loss, nausea, all these different things. Sending massive hugs as I know just how you feel. The cycles were repeated every 3 weeks for 3 . Soluble fiber is found in some foods and absorbs fluid, which can help relieve diarrhea. X. Hi everyone, I start taxatere in feb.can anyone please tell me If I have to have the horrid injections for bone marrow while having that chemo? We needed to make a spread sheet of what pills to take and when. 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