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Jun 7, 2012 02:23PM
Sissydi
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Hey there! I didn't see a separate group for weekly Taxol treatment; thought I'd start one just so we can compare notes with each other......I always learn so much from everyone! Just finished treatment #3 this week, and so far my side effects have been loss of taste and fatigue, especially day 3-5. This has been easier on me then A/C treatment so far.
What are your experiences?
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12/23/2011, IDC, 1cm, Stage IIIA, Grade 3, 5/21 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2+
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Aug 18, 2022 05:55PM
jh40
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Anyone have any tips for dealing with abdominal cramping during Taxol? Not trying to sound like a wimp but this has been fairly rough and to be honest I expected a bit less for my first week. The cramping comes and goes for most of the day.
Surgery
6/16/2022 Mastectomy (Right): Simple
Targeted Therapy
8/1/2022 translation missing: en.treatments.targeted_therapy.targeted_therapy_medicine.short_options.trazimera
Chemotherapy
8/15/2022 Taxol (paclitaxel)
Dx
IDC, Right, 1cm, Stage IA, Grade 3, ER+/PR+, HER2+, IHC
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Aug 18, 2022 10:34PM
margecandoit
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I have this also it kinda feels like menstrual cramps to me. I also have what I call roaming pain all over my body but it comes and goes. I was taking to me nurse about it and she said to try glutamine one teaspoon 3 times a day. I haven’t been great about asking it regularly but I think it was a little better this last time. Mine pains and cramp last for two or three days and then it’s stops till the next treatmeant.
IDC Left, 1cm, Stage IA, Grade 3, ER+, PR-, HER2-
Chemotherapy
5/19/2022 AC + T (Taxol)
Surgery
11/17/2022 Lumpectomy (Left); Lymph node removal (Left): Sentinel
Hormonal Therapy
12/11/2022 Tamoxifen pills (Nolvadex, Apo-Tamox, Tamofen, Tamone)
Radiation Therapy
2/13/2023 Whole breast, Radiation boost: Left breast
Targeted Therapy
2/25/2023 Verzenio
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Aug 19, 2022 06:31PM
jh40
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margecandoit - glad I’m not alone! I also have the roaming pain you’re talking about. It doesn’t last very long but it’s definitely happening. I had my first hot flash today too. This is day 4 for me after my first chemo and I felt great all day until about 4:00 and then I got the sickliness again. Sucks. Was hoping forthe whole day off from that.
Surgery
6/16/2022 Mastectomy (Right): Simple
Targeted Therapy
8/1/2022 translation missing: en.treatments.targeted_therapy.targeted_therapy_medicine.short_options.trazimera
Chemotherapy
8/15/2022 Taxol (paclitaxel)
Dx
IDC, Right, 1cm, Stage IA, Grade 3, ER+/PR+, HER2+, IHC
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Jan 11, 2023 06:19PM
ericjo
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I was wondering if anyone has issues with bloating mine started after 6th tx I just had 7th tx NP ordered abdominal ultra sound because I was concerned about elevated liver enzymes. I wondered if I shousk be xinxened
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Herceptin (trastuzumab)
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Lumpectomy (Left)
Chemotherapy
Radiation Therapy
Left breast
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Jan 26, 2023 08:36AM
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Jan 26, 2023 10:14AM
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windingshores
I went to an appointment with my cousin, who is facing chemo with a high Oncotype. She is already medically fragile. Her doc is prescribing taxotere and cyclophosphamide. I am noticing some of you did a taxane only. Is there a reason you only did one chemo drug and is that a possibility for her? It seems the cyclophsphamide might be the toughtest to tolerate. Also I noted that you are doing the taxane weekly and I read that caused fewer side effects.
Dx
2/2015, IDC/ILC/DCIS, Right, 1cm, Stage IA, Grade 3, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Surgery
3/15/2015 Mastectomy (Left); Prophylactic mastectomy (Left)
Hormonal Therapy
4/28/2015 Femara (letrozole)
Surgery
Lymph node removal; Mastectomy; Mastectomy (Right)
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Jan 26, 2023 09:41PM
maggiehopley
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I did just Taxol because I am Her2 positive, and a taxane is necessary to help Herceptin and Perjeta, the targeted drugs for Her2 positive BC, work correctly. I had it weekly because my MO said that would be the easiest in terms of side effects. It really depends on the type of tumor your cousin has and what size, node involvement, etc. that determines what type of chemo, how many drugs, and dose frequency. Every person is different.
Chemotherapy
5/25/2022 Taxol (paclitaxel)
Targeted Therapy
5/25/2022 Kanjinti
Targeted Therapy
5/25/2022 Perjeta (pertuzumab)
Surgery
9/16/2022 Mastectomy (Left): Simple; Mastectomy (Right): Simple
Targeted Therapy
10/1/2022 Kadcyla (T-DM1, ado-trastuzumab)
Hormonal Therapy
10/1/2022 Arimidex (anastrozole)
Dx
IDC: Mucinous, Left, 2cm, Stage IIA, Grade 1, ER+/PR+, HER2+, IHC
Dx
IDC, Left, 1cm, Stage IIA, Grade 1, ER+/PR-, HER2+, IHC
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Feb 6, 2023 05:20PM
ninaca
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Hi, I've been off Taxol for 6 weeks now and my feet still have neuropathy. I have very little feeling on the bottom, a numbness, and would like to know if there is a soaking solution that might help or specific lotions. I was on Xeloda before that which started the foot problem and I lotioned like crazy, Taxol was easier but now it interferes with walking and balance. Just want to feel them more. thanks
Dx
2/1998, IDC/LCIS/DCIS, Left, 5cm, Stage IIIA, 0/10 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Dx
1/2003, Other, Stage IV, metastasized to liver, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Dx
7/2015, Other, Stage IV, metastasized to liver, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Dx
1/2020, ILC/IDC, Stage IV, metastasized to liver/other, ER+, HER2-
Surgery
Chemotherapy
Xeloda (capecitabine)
Surgery
Hormonal Therapy
Faslodex (fulvestrant)
Targeted Therapy
Ibrance (palbociclib)
Chemotherapy
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Feb 7, 2023 03:28AM
breastcancerpartner
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Was your abdominal ultrasound ok? My wife is also experiencing abdominal bloating and gassiness on taxol carbo. MO gave Flatuna but didn't help for long. I want to ask for an ultrasound to make sure.
