Taxol

I am due to start taxol this week after finishing 4 cycles of EC.very nervous of starting new treatment 

  • Hi Jessica  yes I will definitely take a book with me I just want some normality in my life it’s so frightening going through this as you know thanks for our chats and I’ll let you know what happens xxx

  • Hi Jessica 

    just to let you know everything went well no reaction I didn’t feel no different touch wood thanks for our chats you gave put my mind at rest another 3 to go now and keep you updated with my journey 

    Thank Jessica XXxx

  • Ohhhh that's amazing ! 

    Well done! 1 down 3 to go !!!! 

    So glad you feel okay and I'm pleased you've been well enough to get it!

    Keep in touch won't you xx

  • Hi Jessica yes 3 more to go I did noticed this morning I had a bit of a red face but as I’m usually pale white looked nice to see a bit of colour than I realised I had a mild reaction to the taxol nothing extreme thank god and no itchesness but I do feel better on taxol than that horrid EC will definitely be keeping in touch with you hope you are all good xxx

  • Glad to hear your okay! 

    Hope your face has settled down! 

    Do you feel okay otherwise ? 

    Ahh I'm okay thank you for asking xx

  • Hi Jessica

    My face settled down than I had the most painful bone pain and numbness in feet and hands it was a nightmare still have a bit of numbness now  but at least its calmed down  my  oncologist is going to reduce my dose by 20 percent  next Tuesday so hopefully I will feel better than after next week only two more to go its such a scary situation to be in as you know its lovely chatting to you as you have been through it and understand xxx

  • Good morning,

    So sorry it's taken me a few days to reply!

    Ohh I'm so sorry you've had those side effects! I struggled with the bone pain but it only lasted a day or two so I was really lucky! 

    Has everything settled now?

    I'm glad your oncologist is reducing the dose to ease your symptoms! 

    Only 2 left! Then it's over and you and your family can enjoy christmas and family time. 

    So soon you can start rebuilding your life and this was all just a little blip. Small steps your doing amazing! 

    Jess x

  • I still have my numbness and pins and needles but only mild 

    so this Tuesday I’m hoping the dose they reduce will be more manageable that will be my 2nd cycle then two more after that as mine is fortnightly he won’t do weekly

    just can’t wait till it’s over till get my health back 

    Not long till Christmas so I can see my family 

    hope everything is ok your end Jess

    and thank you for all our chats you have really helped me through this difficult time 

    Sharon xx

  • Ohh sorry I'm wishing your cycles away more than you! I thought you had had two! Apologies.

    Glad it's all settling. Ready to go again ey

    The end is in sight and that's all I focused on ... once Tuesday is done that's 2 left and you'll have had 6 ! What an achievement. 

    It completely takes over your life for a few months doesn't it. Keep focusing on the end goal and you'll get there ! Baby steps ️

    Everything is okay thank you for asking. I'm 17 months post chemo but I still remember what it feels like. So I'm here if you need to chat !

    Jess xx

  • Got my 3rd cycle on Tuesday it's going quick now yes it definitely takes over your life glad everything is good with you Jessie's great to have chats with you I will be having another mammogram Tuesday Morning and a Axillary ultrasound than at 11.00 I have my Taxol so going to be a busy day as I have to go to two hospitals but I'm getting there 

    Sharon xxx