Paclitaxel - 12 week course has been recommended to me this after I got the all clear from Angiosarcoma. Has anyone had this type of chemo? Feeling apprehensive

Hi I was diagnosed with Angiosarcoma and had my breast removed in November. Thankfully I got the all clear 3 weeks ago. My sarcoma doctor has recommended 12 weeks of chemo, Paclitaxel starting in the New Year. I’m very apprehensive but have agreed to have it just to be sure everything is gone. Anyone had any experiences with this type of chemo would be appreciated x

  • Hi Fergie70, 

    A warm welcome to Cancer Chat! It's great news that you got the all clear 3 weeks ago following your angiosarcoma diagnosis. Best of luck with your chemotherapy treatment which is starting soon. I hope that it all goes well for you. You will find information on our website on paclitaxel which I hope you will find useful. It is normal to be a bit apprehensive about starting chemotherapy treatment but I think you did the right thing in agreeing to have it if that is what the sarcoma doctor recommended to you - it might be a belt and braces situation to make sure everything is gone. 

    I thought I would also mention this paclitaxel thread by  which you are welcome to respond to if you wish - this member posted in August and was at the time about to have their first round of paclitaxel. 

    I hope that you will hear from other members of our community who have had paclitaxel before and that they will come and share their experience with you. 

    Wishing you a merry Christmas and best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator