As horrid as her experience was, it had its payoff. A swift and successful op was followed by FEC-T chemo. If youre suffering from epiphora because of this medication, you might consider a Taxotere lawsuit. Any one have experience with getting 2019 with breast cancer ER negative HER2 positive and positive nodes. The dosage and schedule are determined by the person's size and type of cancer. One of the most major Taxotere side effects is epiphora or, in simple terms, watery eyes. Avoid any food that you think smells or tastes bad. Remember, not all advice works for everyone. an infection was never found, though. Ps Voltarol Gel is good rubbed in for the lower back pain. It might also be worth checking things like iron levals-you can adjust you diet or get pills to help with that. Operation will be 4 weeks after my last dose. The mouth issues I suffered with all the way through chemo (didn't have thrush) but would say the mouth part was my worst SE. The ResMed machine is a medical device used to treat sleep apnea, a condition that causes pauses in breathing during Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep condition in which a person's airway is obstructed during sleep, resulting in shallow breathing Dry eye is a common condition that can range from minor irritation to severe discomfort. I can smell but can't taste anything! I was diagnosed in Feb 2013 and had a rt mastectomy op in March. Please. Worst days when i was on 3chemo meds, taxotere, carbon, and Herceptin, were 3-5 days after. I was informed that I would need a mastectomy as to the way the tumour is growing in the breast. Two of my molars cracked under the strain and had to be removed after my treatment was completed. Exercise can help combat fatigue; a simple daily walk with a friend can help. I have severe bloating which is so uncomfortable its almost painful. As I have not had much of an appetite due to mouth issues, I had constipation but once that passed I have had loose bowels. Will be glad to see you here soon Post Chemo, looking forward to your break away with your husband. If we can get through this we can face anything. Except she would always end up in hospital as her temp would spike along with the joint pains. This typically begins two to three weeks after treatment starts. Laughter is fast-acting, too. Add extra flavor to meat or fish by marinating it in sweet juices, sweet and sour sauce, or dressings. Use of this online service is subject to the disclaimer and the terms and conditions. Of course, we each respond as individuals. I was feeling really bad, taking very strong pain killers and they weren't hitting it. Repeat cycle every 3 week. Sending massive hugs as I know just how you feel. After that, I have been okay - really tired and nothing tastes good so I am not eating well - but I learned from my first course of chemo that ended in April that I need to sleep when I am tired, so sometimes when I get home from work, I go right to sleep. All content 2023 Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania. The drug can cause tear duct closures which can cause permanent tearing. I finished T & C on April 1 (total of 6 treatments). You may have some of the above symptoms or you may not. Brush with a soft-bristle toothbrush or cotton swab twice a day. diarrhea. Leg pain also bad tonight, I am on day 5 after first Taxotere chemo so I suppose it's working at its height at the moment, hope it gets better in the coming days! The month of October 2008 was one of the worst in New York Stock Exchange history, with three of the top 10 largest single-day drops ever recorded during the month. neuropathy, or pain caused by nerve damage. The recommended dose of TAXOTERE is 60-100 mg/m2 administered intravenously over 1 hour every 3 weeks. But guess what? My kids are 10 and 5. The median overall survival (OS) was 81 months . Brady appears to be expanding his brand rapidly in 2023. Soluble fiber is found in some foods and absorbs fluid, which can help relieve diarrhea. Men who are treated with this medication should use effective birth control during and for 4 months after the last dose. You have been a big help with your message of support. I actually postponed Rads for a few weeks so that we could go away. She did have both extremes of the intestinal issues. This may increase the risk of side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, mouth sores, fluid retention, nerve pain, numbness, tingling . Humor can also lessen anxiety and discomfort, allowing cancer patients to talk more openly about their concerns and fears. And that's it! Then I had actual vomiting, first time ever, because the medications have upset my stomach. But then again what do I know? Also, try eating low-fiber, bland foods, such as white rice and boiled or baked chicken. Doreen D. (Breast Cancer, Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Stage 2A,Triple Positive). fatigue. Hi, I had my 1st infusion of Taxotere on Monday. Allergic reactions are possible with this medication. constipation. TAXOTERE (docetaxel) Injection Concentrate is a clear yellow to brownish-yellow viscous solution. Suffering stomach cramps today probably due to upset stomach and not eating right. 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. 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. I was initially told to have the chemo in the hope they could conserve the breast! Days 1,8: Gemcitabine 900mg/m 2 IV at a rate of 10mg/m 2 /minute, followed by: Day 8: Docetaxel 75-100mg/m 2 IV over 1 hour. It happens most often in the legs and feet, but it isnt unusual to see swelling in the hands, arms, and abdomen. As long as I moved and tried to do those things, even though I felt crappy, I would always feel better afterwards. Keep the thoughts positive. 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. Docetaxel is given by intravenous (IV, into a vein) infusion, usually over an hour. Thank you, i hope your recovery continues to bring good news and health. The one time I threw up was after my second round. Any comments, please. Docetaxel belongs to the group of medicines called antineoplastics (cancer medicines). So close to week three now, exercise nil, so bored with all the sofa days. But it was worth it when looking at the larger picture. 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. Taxotere is a strong chemotherapy drug that doctors prescribe to treat certain types of cancer. It belongs to a drug class called taxanes. I am hopeful that the next two cycles will be less of a shock to the system. If red meat is a problem, eat chicken, turkey, eggs, dairy products, and fish without a strong smell. 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. Its often very difficult to treat edema caused by cancer and chemotherapy. Taxotere Chemo: April 29 2010 May 20 2010 June 10 2010 July 1 2010. 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. I am sorry that she is not feeling well. And it may even boost our immune systems. We have each other even if we don't know each other. Its normal to feel completely wiped out when you begin this medication. All the very best for the next treatment, I will think about you when I have mine next Friday. Hopefully this will work out and spare me the ordeal of last time. I've had 2, 3rd one tomorrow. Hi Dolbycat, were in this side by sideI missed out on the mouth thrush, came away with chemo ward mouthwash not used it much. I had constipation, diarrhea so bizarrely both, and then the nausea. You will have docetaxel as an outpatient. One of the common types of chemotherapies for breast cancer, AC + T includes three drugs: doxorubicin (Adriamycin), cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan), and a taxane drug (Taxol, Taxotere . I have at times reached my lowest and questioned if I can continue to put my body through this poison. A post shared by Soulcake (@soulcake) on Jul 18, 2017 at 9:40pm PDT. 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. xoxoxoxo Lynn. Hi, not sure if my experiences will help you. This is usually mild to moderate and I find that most patients are able to continue many of their regular activities. Taxotere is a chemotherapy drug that is used to treat various cancers such as breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, prostate cancer, gastroesophageal cancers, and head and neck cancers. xx, No problem you keep strong & you will get through it, I've never cried so much in my life I think it was my way of dealing with it. Grapefruit can change how your body absorbs this medication. I have been given so many tablets with this cycle which need to be taken with food but find eating almost impossible due to chemo mouth explosion of thrush despite being on medication. Try saltines, or ginger ale to lessen symptoms. While on cancer treatment, and for a period after, you may need to adjust your schedule to manage fatigue. So got it again. Call your oncology care team if you are unable to keep fluids down for more than 12 hours or if you feel lightheaded or dizzy at any time. Nails still ok, feet and nails need constant cream sessions. The content on this site is for informational purposes only. I took Oestrogen suppressing tablets over July and August and restarted chem beginning of September with the FEC. 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. 2.6 Premedication Regimen. Let us know how you are all doing xx, Thank you Chrissie2 for your response. I just seem to get one thing in order then something else happens. 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. All patients should be premedicated with oral corticosteroids (see below for prostate cancer) such as dexamethasone 16 mg per day (e.g., 8 mg twice daily) for 3 days starting 1 day prior to TAXOTERE administration in order to reduce the incidence and severity of fluid retention as well as the severity of hypersensitivity reactions [see Boxed Warning, Warnings and . A stool softener once or twice a day may prevent constipation. Dragged myself to picc line clean at hospital.bad mistake, will have district nurse call next 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. 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. In addition, dietary changes may help. A week in hospital on IV antibiotics and fluids and I was allowed home to rest rest rest! Taxotere was my aggressive chemo, and it caused the majority of the side effects the hair loss, nausea, all these different things. Cancer treatment can affect your appetite and, in some cases, the side effects of treatment can make eating difficult. xx, I too had terrible 1st cycle and likewise was admitted due to high temp feel better now but due next cycle on we'd feeling scared I have 3 very young children am incurable breast cancer not sure can cope am now on injection to keep blood count up, Sorry to hear of your experience Jazzy, I know it's not pleasant. But as I say.. We're now closer to the end.. 2 more to go.. Then an operation for me And immunotherapy for a year but chemo and op are the big ones to get over.. You'll get through it.. And there is life after chemo. Shower or bathe daily and perform frequent. Alternative therapies can help for relaxation althrough at th emoment i go for the glass of wine cure. I got off lightly on the 4 AC, only had a couple of very bad days each cycle. You won't be up to doing anything. Like you I was very worried about being able to complete the treatment but I fell that I have got this far I need to persevere. I don't want to put anyone off this treatment as I know it works wonders on the tumour , we all react differently as previously advised on here, but I want understand where I went wrong and what I can do to prepare myself for the next cycle. For cycle 2 I used a great mouthwash - Difflam and have had no sore mouth problems since. Avoid things that may worsen the symptoms, such as heavy or greasy/fatty, spicy or acidic foods (lemons, tomatoes, oranges). In fact, Taxol is the top-selling cancer drug worldwide. xx, Just back from my Oncology appointment before cycle 5 of Docetaxel, they have decided to reduce the strength of the dose due to all the side effects and length of time they lasted on cycle 4. 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