Avoid smoking and chewing tobacco, drinking alcoholic beverages, and citrus juices. Signs of a reaction can include: shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, trouble swallowing, chest pain, rash, flushing, hives or itching or a decrease in blood pressure. 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. A stool softener once or twice a day may prevent constipation. Medications will be given before each treatment to decrease the risk of this side effect. Common side effects of Tax are bone aches and pains, sore mouth/mouth ulcers, oral thrush, loss of taste. TC ( Taxotere and cyclophosphamide) is a common chemotherapy regimen given for localized breast cancers that require chemotherapy. I haven't been able to do anything. : those who have a cold, fever or cough or live with someone with these symptoms). The side effects from that have been enoughpoor gut. I often feel like it's too much and want to give in. Been told its best to as it helps the operation be morebsuccessful. . Try some meditation (use an app if you don't have any). 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. I do have to rest far more than I used to, although I manage to cope with a busy full time job. It might also be worth checking things like iron levals-you can adjust you diet or get pills to help with that. Try to eat five or six small meals or snacks throughout the day, instead of 3 larger meals. I know that treats are not offically a cure but i try and put nice things in the bad days so not everything is about cancer . Docetaxel can cause a dose-related reversible sensory neuropathy. I have anti nausea meds that work its just the new chemo is a lot stronger. Whole body ache , muscles and joints, headaches, kidney pains, swolen glands, lethargy and over emotion. Remember your hair helps keep you warm in cold weather, so a hat is particularly important in cold weather or to protect you from the sun. 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. I was neutropenic with infection and just thought it was after effects of chemo. They had no idea, and still have no idea why her body was reacting the way it was. You may notice chills, a sore throat, achiness, and swollen glands and lymph nodes. Avoid the sun between 10-2 pm, when it is strongest. Yes you will have have to have the G - CSFinjections for the bone marrow stimulation after the Docetaxal chemotherapy - the same as the FEC. i have been lucky to have good support but the weakness in my legs and arms and neck, have been bad and still are two weeks later I feel my body just wants to colapse when I get to the sink to try to do the dishes, so I have to sit down and wait until I feel better. Most of the hard work is done, you just need to push a little harder to finish the race! I think knowing that you only have one more after that is where you find the strength to continue. I thought I would need to have it for three weeks but they have said 5 days as new research has shown that it works just as well as the three weeks. After the first one, I went back to work on Tuesday, and I realized I had been walking around in a fog all day. I did start taking codeine and paracetamol but that caused severe constipation and bowel issues. worst: [adverb] to the extreme degree of badness or inferiority. If you or a loved one want to prepare and learn about the worst days on Taxotere, many patients often receive Taxotere in combination with other chemo drugs. I took Oestrogen suppressing tablets over July and August and restarted chem beginning of September with the FEC. Nicole B. Pineapple is good for helping the nasty taste and I know someone who sucked frozen pineapple cubes and this helped her a lot. As horrid as her experience was, it had its payoff. While it sounds harmless enough, constantly tearing eyes can cause other health issues. All rights reserved. There are several things you can do to prevent or relieve constipation. Docetaxel can cause your body to hold too much fluid, which can be a serious side effect. Nails still ok, feet and nails need constant cream sessions. Premedication is required with Docetaxel. Take care and best of luck with your next cycle. If mouth sores become painful, your doctor or nurse can recommend a pain reliever. 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. For at least 48 hours after you receive a dose, avoid allowing your body fluids to come into contact with your hands or other surfaces. If you feel unwell or have any of these signs, tell them straight away. Sorry to be such a negative misery , I am usually upbeat and positive but wanted to ask if these cycles compound with the side effects as I am not sure I could cope with another 2 cycles. 5 year old not there yet. It's horrid and depressing. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration originally approved the drug in 1996. My husband has booked a cottage break in July to hopefully celebrate the end of chemo before my surgery. 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. I still have a mountain to climb with surgery and radio therapy but it can't be any worse than this. Hope you are all doing well with your journey and keeping well. Hello there, Two weeks to recover! I know everyone is different. Docetaxel. 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. Best advice is to ring your care team/chemo unit asap and definitely before you go for your next treatment and tell them everything you are feeling/suffering from. Get the B**tard out for good! I never threw up really, but I had underlying nausea all the time. Had a DIEP flap reconstruction in August 2016 and am currently waiting to get my date for another op to uplift and reduce my right boob to match the new one. Then I had actual vomiting, first time ever, because the medications have upset my stomach. 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. 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). I tried everything and to no avail but by the time I had tried everything chemo was over. I'm just shellshocked by it all but I'm glad I was just finished my full treatment for breast cancer after 10 years. (I too read somewhere that grapefruit can make the side-effects of the drug worse). She did have both extremes of the intestinal issues. the feet problems still continues now and I have now lost all toenails and most fingernails - bu the important thing is that they looked great with fuschia Shellac for my wedding day and honeymoon! Will be glad to see you here soon Post Chemo, looking forward to your break away with your husband. If this were to happen, the only fix is an invasive surgery. Your hair may become thin, brittle, or may fall out. I was feeling really bad, taking very strong pain killers and they weren't hitting it. Its common to lose hair when youre undergoing cancer treatments. 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. I have a soup maker so maybe I should give it a go. Chemotherapy drugs can deplete your supply of red blood cells, the cells that carry oxygen throughout your body. 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. Taxotere was my aggressive chemo, and it caused the majority of the side effects the hair loss, nausea, all these different things. An absolute pleasure to have helped. Fellow sufferers, keep your hopes up. Keeping positive and looking forward to getting to the end of it all. Talk to your healthcare team for helpful tips on dealing with this side effect. 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. But they had to keep treating her with antibiotics on the off chance it was an infection. *Qualifying persons may obtain medications directly from patient assistance programs without any out-of-pocket cost (or for less than $49 per medication). I completed 4 doses of EC (1 every 3 weeks). Make sure she is getting alot of water, eat fruits and vegetables. an infection was never found, though. The use of scarves, wigs, hats, and hairpieces may help. I would have Gemcitabine on week one. Laughter is fast-acting, too. Thinking of you and your family, best wishes. Keep the thoughts positive. 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. Docetaxel is normally given once every three weeks, over about one hour. I know how awful Chemo is and I have been lucky that I haven't too many bad side effects I have delt with them as I got them. If the area of injection becomes red, swollen, or painful at any time during or after the injection, notify your care team immediately. Hi, not sure if my experiences will help you. with 5 mg prednisone twice a day continuously (2.3) GC: 75 mg/m 2followed by cisplatin 75 (both on day 1 only) fol lowed by fluorouraci 750 mg/m2 per day as a 24 -hr . I've had all three FEC sessions and coped really well and was positive and active. But I know that's just wrong. The problem some people run into with Taxotere is that the hair loss can sometimes be permanent. Using unprocessed Doc and both nanoparticles, PRINT-Doc-80300 and PRINT-Doc-200200, Chu et al. Repeat cycle every 3 week. Take regular Paracetamol and Ibruprofen all day every day. Hopefully this will work out and spare me the ordeal of last time. DelveInsight has compiled the symposium's major highlights so that one does not miss out on these expansions . It happens most often in the legs and feet, but it isnt unusual to see swelling in the hands, arms, and abdomen. All that said, she was down for a mastectomy too, except, the docetaxel absolutely obliterated the cancer. Weekly taxol : which days will be worst. 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. Thanks again for all the useful tips, it's good to share problems, you dont feel so alone, hope you are very well! I am sorry that she is not feeling well. The most common side effect in day-to-day life is fatigue. I had the FEC-T chemo first, from December 2013 to April 2014. That was EVERY week as opposed to every 2 weeks on A/C. Actually, I had a really nice time as it was. 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. We have each other even if we don't know each other. I just want to get on with it now and wave good bye to chemo. Knowing How to Handle Your Worst Days on Taxotere. If you feel unwell or have any of these signs, tell them straight away. So going through the rest of the horror. (9.3%) in the vinorelbine+cisplatin arm. On Taxol I was comnpletely exhausted on days 2 - 6 and napping/resting did not help at all. Lets hope it does the trick and we can put this behind us. When working in your yard, wear protective clothing including long pants and gloves. Your oncology care team can recommend medications to relieve diarrhea. Edema happens when fluid collects under your skin and within the tissues outside your circulatory system. Week Three was Im actually feeling pretty good and then you go right back to Week One. Use seasonings like basil, oregano, or rosemary to add flavor. Really sorry to read that you having such a s---- time with your current chemo treatment. So into hospital she went each time. It was neoadjuvant chemotherapy, including Taxanes (Taxotere), Carboplatin, and Trastuzumab (Herceptin). I'm hopeful tomorrow will be a better day. This study found that women diagnosed with hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer did benefit from getting a taxane. Bored with food, inspite of adding fruit after my steroid sugar ban. Stay well hydrated. The first couple really werent too bad. Fatigue. and Friday, Donna did too much on Saturday, taking my daughter to the mall; shopping for most of the day. Hi, I had my 1st infusion of Taxotere on Monday. I don't know about AC, but when I was on TC, I was told that it's not cumulative, so I would not be feeling worse as chemo progressed.Good luck to Donna, I hope she gets the rest she needs. Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked. BRADY will provide the official @Hertz Team @JotaSport kit, as well . None worked. Perseverance!! I know what to expect now and feel better prepared for chemo cycle 5, 2nd of Docetaxel . I've been prescribed Gabapentin, spoke to my oncologist after the first docetaxel. Thanks for being such a grand support for her. For prostate cancer, chemo drugs are typically used one at a time. It was stage Three I though thats it,the end. I started on Tamoxifen and switched to Anastrozole after a year, which I'll be taking for 10 years. 01-06-2015 02:21. In 2022 . We are all stronger than we think and even stronger than we give ourselves credit for! Hopefully the extra meds your gp has prescribed will manage the thrush. Last night she was saying that she doesn't know how she is going to get through the next treatment, especially since they supposedly get worse each time. You have given me some great pointers and hopefully I can be calmer about my next 2 cycles. You will be given a corticosteroid prior to the infusion to prevent severe fluid retention and allergic reactions. X, Reading all the comments, many of us have been through the mill with this 4th treatment. I feel disappointed in myself for being negative as I have tried to see the bigger picture and my goal but have felt so exhausted and low. Make sure that those around you understand that while the pain peaks, you need absolute rest. They get worse with each cycle. 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