My only side effects so far on taxol are bad taste in the mouth, tiredness and hot flushes/night sweats on top of my pre existing insomnia! The every two week schedule was associated with higher frequency of allergic reactions (1.4% vs.
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Infrequent side effects if experienced, these tend to have a severe expression i.
Taxol side effects weekly. Ankle/foot swelling, neuropathy, fatigue, and overall starting to feel. I will see nurse tomorrow when i go in for granix booster shot. Cardiomyopathy, asymptomatic ventricular tachycardia, tachycardia with bigeminy, atrioventricular block and syncope, myocardial infarction, hypertension, thrombosis, thrombophlebitis.
Overall, the researchers said that weekly taxol is less toxic for most women. Just feeling a bit fed up. Bowels are often loose but better than constipation.
It is often worse towards the end of treatment and for some weeks after it has finished. Feeling tired is a common side effect of this treatment. I didn't have to take steroids orally but i did get it as an infusion just before my weekly taxol which was much easier for me (might be worth asking?).
Ac followed by taxol for the treatment of breast cancer. Pain (in joints) allergic reaction; Our community members reported a range of side effects, which vary depending on the individual, dosage, and other factors.
5.1k views answered >2 years ago. A friend of mine, 60 years old, finished a treatment of 12 weekly sessions of taxol. The two schedules differed in the type and severity of side effects:
The intensity of the effects built gradually with the treatments, and we expected. 3%), compared to the weekly schedule. I finished my taxol last month (sept 18) i feel that some of the side effects are wearing off.
Has any one had experience of taxol and how it compares to fec? Docetaxel) weekly or every 3 weeks for these women. Some of those side effects include:
Getting taxol every week also had more benefits than getting taxotere (chemical name: 1) yellowing or darkening of the skin 2). However, psychologically not so great.
(every 3rd week addition of carbo added.) fatigue is most common side effect so i rest. Recovery timeline after finishing 4 ac and 12 weekly taxol chemo treatments? I will be having it weekly for 12 weeks and every third week will have herceptin with it.
Frequently occurring side effects nausea and vomiting mucositis, stomatitis myelosuppression diarrhoea, constipation peripheral neuropathy oedema phlebitis myalgia, arthralgia alopecia fatigue other side effects taste changes headache abdominal pain According to the package insert, the following are possible side effects of taxol (paclitaxel) to the skin: My issue is weeks 3 & 4 with the nausea/diarrhea.
I recently finished week 4 of 12 with taxol (weekly) with herceptin. Diarrhea and nausea with taxol. 0.6%), and muscle and bone pain (11% vs.
After the first one i also woke up on the first morning with a bright red face and rash on torso, this lasted 24 hours and nurse reckons it was reaction to oral steroids on top of iiv ones. My hair is starting to fall out too. I have been on a weekly taxol regimen for about 20 weeks.
That means only a few days respite, if any, from the bad side effects. What are some taxol side effects? These side effects happen in fewer than 1 in 100 people (fewer than 1%).
General surgery 39 years experience. I'm on weekly chemo for stage 4 ovarian cancer, diagnosed almost 2 years ago. Ac followed by taxol is the acronym for a chemotherapy regimen used in the treatment of breast cancer
According to the package insert, the following are possible side effects of taxol (paclitaxel) to the skin: The following taxol side effects are common (occurring in greater than 30%) for patients taking taxol: 5.1k views answered >2 years ago.
Several side effects i’ve already covered in my post on adriamycin, so if you haven’t read that yet, you can find it here. Good luck and i hope y feel well! And is suffering sever fatigue, numbness and pains in the legs which prevents her from walking freely, heavy tears and irritation of the eyes.
In this study of 5,000 women, more women who received taxol once a week were likely to be alive and free of breast cancer 5 years after being diagnosed compared to women who received taxol every 3 weeks or women who. Your white and red blood cells and platelets may temporarily decrease. Very common (10% or more):
Taxol patient experiences breast cancer stories 1) yellowing or darkening of the skin 2). Fortunately the metallic taste and increased sense of smell i had on adria went away with taxol;
I am starting taxol next week and worried about the side effects especially peripheral neuropathy. An allergic reaction needing treatment signs include change in blood pressure, shortness of breath, hives, pain, high heart rate,. This evening i am noticing very red cheeks and wonder if anyone else has this.
You might have one or more of them. Physically, i'm feeling fine, although i've only had 5 of the 18. But the mouth sores were still a concern on taxol.
It is often worse towards the end of treatment and for some weeks after it has finished. I have had skin rashes off and on (on again), numbness in my fingertips and muscle weakness in my legs. It just feels like it's taking over, every monday blood tests ready for tuesday's treatment.
How ac followed by taxol chemotherapy is given and possible side effects. No more constipation (i’m going to the bathroom every morning), getting my energy back little by little, no more stomach pain, sleeping a little better and my hair is growing. I am wondering what your experiences have been with recovering and the side effects starting to go away?
