Weekly Paclitaxel and Herceptin

I'm on wk10 of 12 of paclitaxel with 3 weekly herceptin and am exhausted.  My hands have a horrible blotchy rash on them and look awful but the doctor said to just put some aqueous cream on them which doesnt work. Has anyone else had blotchy hands and felt exhausted?

  • Hello Tjrousers

    I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling with some side effects of your treatment at the moment. Both the fatigue and skin changes you've mentioned are known side effects of paclitaxel

    If the skin rash is causing you problems do speak to the chemo team as they will be able to help with recommendations for appropriate skincare or prescriptions that may help. Typically this side effect usually resolves once treatment stops so hopefully things will improve for you in the next few weeks. 

    I do hope things settle for you soon. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator