It was a big deal but it wasnt. I had four rounds of Herceptin, Carboplatin, and Taxotere. Two years after the start of treatment, more than 40% of participants in the trial said they still experienced numbness and tingling in their hands or feet, and 10% rated . The Herceptin I will take until December 2013. Ask your oncology care team before scheduling dental appointments or procedures. I have previously been prescribed mouth wash, gel and drops to no avail this time round. Sore throat, swallowing, that was usually first couple of days then I started using Biotene (mouthwash)the day before chemo, the day of chemo, and the day after, and I didnt have any issues with that after at all. 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. Signs of a reaction can include: feeling hot or flushed shivering itching a skin rash feeling dizzy a headache feeling breathless or wheezy swelling of your face or mouth pain in your back, tummy or chest. In fact, Taxol is the top-selling cancer drug worldwide. Brush with a soft-bristle toothbrush or cotton swab twice a day. Patients may struggle with never-ending itchiness, swollen eyelids, and an increase in floaters. They might also encounter infections and inflammatory disorders as a result. But by the sound of it a lot of you needed that third week to recover, she won't have that. You may use nail polish, but do not wear fake nails. I am still needing sofa days, but hoping to get out soon for a much needed change of scenery and breath of fresh air. My doctor did reduce the docetaxen for me after the first one e and it made a difference, My advise is phone your doctor or key worker and ask if them if they can reduce the doseage. My own experience to date As of day 8 after my first Tax blast, I currently hate Tax and FEC in equal measure. pathology report has our Onc ordering additional scans. Grapefruit can change how your body absorbs this medication. It had to have been that I just did too much. However, as more people used the drug, it was clear that the manufacturers hid that some side effects of Taxotere were permanent. For cycle 2 I used a great mouthwash - Difflam and have had no sore mouth problems since. I have weaned myself off the Co-Codamol as I don't want to rely on it and the bone aches have reduced considerably now. 4 days after having it I was so sick I could not go to work. Is day 4 the worst day? 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. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration originally approved the drug in 1996. Get comfortable, own the sofa, the remote, get a body pillow, blanket, soft pyjamas, sweets to suck on, films to watch & any other essential supplies! It's now a week since my 1st cycle of Docetaxel following 3 cycles of FEC, it has been a dreadful week where the treatment has thrown back every side effect possible. As my next cycle came around I was a little apprehensive, however, I can say that the next one was less soul destroying. I took nausea tabs even when I wasn't nausaus, but it made little difference. xx. Fluid build-up can cause heart failure and poor blood circulation. I'd go around 10 days of feeling ****, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, mouth sores, joint pains, metallic taste in mouth; I hated it! But it was worth it when looking at the larger picture. Days 4 and 5 were the hardest: nausea or just energy, emotions. (Sarcoma, Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Stage 3, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma [UPS]). Saying goodbye to our 8th graders and saying" The recent positive findings seen with docetaxel come from 2 randomized trials: CHAARTED and STAMPEDE. I am sorry that she is not feeling well. I got that too. (2013) demonstrated that nano-formulation improved plasma PK and tumor delivery of Doc compared to the unprocessed Doc. This typically begins two to three weeks after treatment starts. Deaths within 30 days of last study treatment attributed to study drug occurred in 9 patients (2.2%) in the docetaxel+cisplatin . The most common side effect in day-to-day life is fatigue. The Doctor informed me it is normal to experience these problems but they should not have continued for so long. I finished T & C on April 1 (total of 6 treatments). White endeared himself to Jets fans over the last two years with his inspiring play as Zach Wilson's backup. Men initially treated with Taxotere had favorable outcomes compared to those who were initially treated with Novantrone: Median overall survival was 22 months for men treated with Taxotere first and 15 months for those treated with Novantrone first. Even when carefully and correctly administered by trained personnel, this drug may cause a feeling of burning and pain. Docetaxel works by disrupting the microtubular network in cells, which is essential for cell division and other normal cellular functions. 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%). Have had one cycle of that and have the second next week. Though chemo is officially kicking my butt, I want you all to know that I am determined to maintain my upbeat attitude and sense of humor through it all, no matter . Try to eat five or six small meals or snacks throughout the day, instead of 3 larger meals. When working in your yard, wear protective clothing including long pants and gloves. The taste improved just before the next treatment. Talk to your oncology care team so they can prescribe medications to help you manage nausea and vomiting. Of course, we each respond as individuals. Today is the first day of actually feeling better after first cycle of Docetaxel, I am going to enjoy this last week before the next cycle of chemo starts. Your story kinda reads similar to my wife's when she was on Docetaxel. Receive the latest resources and updates in your inbox. You may have some of the above symptoms or you may not. Will be glad to see you here soon Post Chemo, looking forward to your break away with your husband. Then I had actual vomiting, first time ever, because the medications have upset my stomach. Rough night last night; not sleeping well. Hopefully the extra meds your gp has prescribed will manage the thrush. As she feels better, your wife will realize that she CAN do it. They can help you decide what will work best for you. Call your healthcare provider if you do not urinate for more than 12 hours, experience shortness of breath, have an unexpected weight gain, or develop swelling in your hands, feet, ankles or legs. Tax is bad, next time compounded it might be worse, roll on July! I spent yesterday in A&E with chest pains which turned out to be heartburn and anxiety. X, Hi sorry to hear it is so terrible for you they may need to up your anti nausea meds this happened to me at the start but once the added in onother anti nausea drug it was much better talk to your nurse there must be something to improve your side effects, Thinking of you hugs and best wishes you can do this , Thanks Mags for your message. The ninth-largest drop was . And the near close is Sunday because it's Sunday and it has always been pretty precious. Liked the clearer head but found days 3 to 6 the worst when ankles, knees or hips gave way. They started to put another chemical, I dont know what it was, into my infusion bag so that it would help but I still was nauseous and diarrhea would start that day. If mouth sores become painful, your doctor or nurse can recommend a pain reliever. Knowing How to Handle Your Worst Days on Taxotere. This is usually mild to moderate and I find that most patients are able to continue many of their regular activities. I had my 2nd cycle of Docetaxel yesterday. And that's it! After first AC on Wed. and doing "okay" Thurs. 4. Letrazole and weird taste on tongue? A post shared by Soulcake (@soulcake) on Jul 18, 2017 at 9:40pm PDT. Taxol once every 3 weeks: 86.5% Taxotere once every 3 weeks: 87.3% Taxotere once a week: 86.2% Some doctors have wondered whether a taxane has benefits for women diagnosed with hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer. 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. Humor can also lessen anxiety and discomfort, allowing cancer patients to talk more openly about their concerns and fears. I'm on my 6th Dox this week, (last one) and I mentioned to my oncologist on 3rd dose that i was awake ALL night on the steroids - I had been prescribed 8mg Dexamethasone twice daily starting day before and finishing on day after Dox. Chemo nurses kept pushing me to take strong painkillers.I survived with only half tablets at night. Do not take aspirin (salicylic acid), non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as Motrin/Advil (ibuprofen), Aleve (naproxen), Celebrex (celecoxib), etc. I know the taste thing lasts for a while but I crave something good to eat. After the first one, I went back to work on Tuesday, and I realized I had been walking around in a fog all day. as these can all increase the risk of bleeding. It was a one-and-a-half-hour dose. 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. Thanks for being such a grand support for her. Here are six ways to keep your body healthy during chemotherapy treatment: Boost your nutrition. The prospect of 12 weekly taxol is a bit daunting. Hope you are well now too. Platelets help your blood clot, so when the count is low you are at a higher risk of bleeding. I had no sleepless issues on A/C but on Taxol I did - first meds given me by my Chemo Dr did not help only gave horrible nightmares (which I don't normally have) but my PA switched me to the lowest does of another med and it worked great.It's great to ask for input of experiences BUT There are NONE of us who can tell you what your wife will experience - we are EACH so unique in how our bodies handle the onslaught of the battle - we can tell our stories but we cannot tell you that what happened to/with us will happen for your wife.Susan, I too had AC followed byI too had AC followed by taxol. Give yourself credit for getting this far. I was so tired, and I wasnt expecting that level of fatigue. Please assign a menu to the primary menu location under MENU. I am just unfortunate to get them all. The most common chemotherapy drug for prostate cancer is docetaxel (Taxotere), which is usually given with prednisone, a steroid medicine. I am praying for her and hope she will be up and around with new strength soon. After this drug I could only eat about three things, dry crispbreads, toast and marmite and mandarin oranges - I lived almost exclusively on mandarins because everything else tasted disgusting. And yes, for me at least, it is cumulative and is a bit worse each cycle. Take care. In the larger STAMPEDE trial (2962 patients), adding docetaxel to standard hormonal therapy significantly improved survival among men with newly diagnosed, hormone-nave advanced prostate cancer. Many women who receive taxane -based chemotherapy to treat breast cancer experience long-term peripheral neuropathy, according to follow-up data from a large clinical trial. 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. Took 1 pill starting the day before chemo and for the next 4 days. I am trying to keep focused and positive to get through this. One of the most major Taxotere side effects is epiphora or, in simple terms, watery eyes. My tumour is responding well as confirmed by a recent MRI between cycle 3 and 4 so I need to continue to hopefully get through these last two cycles. We started working from home the week after the infusion. That seems to help me. It happens most often in the legs and feet, but it isnt unusual to see swelling in the hands, arms, and abdomen. Thank you for the support, hope you are doing well. I followed all the advice and recommendations given by the medical team and tried to be positive about the treatment working to fight the cancer but it has been hard. I end up with wet pillows at nightnever had that with Tamaxifen or in 50s. Anyway, like you im a very positive person, was dealing very well with it all, had 3 rounds of EC first.. Now two rounds left of Docetaxal.. Im floored.. A total of 1,306 newly diagnosed patients were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive 600 mg of NUBEQA twice a day or matching placebo, plus ADT and 75mg/m 2 of docetaxel, for 6 cycles. nausea and vomiting. Even if your menstrual cycle stops or you believe you are not producing sperm, you could still be fertile and conceive. I was 'tired' on days 3 & 4 on A/C but napping/resting helped. Days 1 & 7, I was tired but could function to some degree - I made it to infusions. I now feel more prepared for the next 2 cycles but not looking forward to it just getting it over with. Alternative therapies can help for relaxation althrough at th emoment i go for the glass of wine cure. While it sounds harmless enough, constantly tearing eyes can cause other health issues. 1. You should let your doctor or nurse know if you experience any shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, or pain in your chest. It is very frustrating when you just want to get on with life but he was advised to 'listen to what his body was saying and act accordingly' on an hour to hour basis if necessary. Around that time I had violent throw up for a couple of sessions, and then that was it. Write down how you feel each day, it's surprising how this can reduce distress, upset and even ease SE's a little. Some of the chemo drugs used to treat prostate cancer include: Docetaxel (Taxotere) Cabazitaxel (Jevtana) Mitoxantrone (Novantrone) Estramustine (Emcyt) In most cases, the first chemo drug given is docetaxel, combined with the steroid drug prednisone. for use in the treatment of prostate cancer in the year 2004. You should feel a lot better in about a week's time. So would recommend this. In 2022 . xoxoxoxo Lynn. some were bad and some were tolerable plus i also had insomnia because of the steriods.Tell Donna to hang in thereand good luck to you Bob! I wish you the best with these meds. 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