C T results and Effects of Taxol?

Hi have had mixed results from my CT scan. Consultant pleased radiotherapy has shrunk not only tumour in my osephgeal but where it spread to stomach nodes. This is treatable only cancer but not so good was small spot on liver now got several spots which he said was unusual. Think I would rather not be in the unusual bracket!! Am away in Burnham now but keep stewing on the damned side effects of taxol. Anyone had this an how did you get on? I will be having it once a week for initial 6 weeks then maybe another he will wait an see. Told me hair loss and tingling and mouth sores. Am considering buying Chemo mouthpiece though £240 wondered again if anyone's used this? Supposed to prevent mouth sores an taste buds being effected an you wear it during treatment. My daughters are desperate for me to have this an originally did say no to Chemo as had such bad reaction but have decided to hell with it as consultant assures me will shrink spots hence be here longer. Haven't slept all night. A bit cross with myself. Take care all 

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  • Hi JaniceMe,

    It sounds like there is still a bit of uncertainty here so I hope you're able to find out more about this soon. Don't be hard on yourself, you're going through a lot and I'm sure you've been doing the right things at each point.

    If you have any questions or concerns about your treatment, do be sure to discuss them with your doctor/specialist. If you feel you'd like to talk things through with one of our nurses, they're available on 0808 800 4040 (Monday-Friday, 9-5).

    My reply will also boost your post so a few more people should see it, and if anyone has similar experience to share then hopefully they'll be along soon.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hi JaniceMe,

    It sounds like there is still a bit of uncertainty here so I hope you're able to find out more about this soon. Don't be hard on yourself, you're going through a lot and I'm sure you've been doing the right things at each point.

    If you have any questions or concerns about your treatment, do be sure to discuss them with your doctor/specialist. If you feel you'd like to talk things through with one of our nurses, they're available on 0808 800 4040 (Monday-Friday, 9-5).

    My reply will also boost your post so a few more people should see it, and if anyone has similar experience to share then hopefully they'll be along soon.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hi just had call saying Chemo set for next week although in my conversation with consultant told him away from 13th for week an he said not to worry as would be a while before any treatment an I would see him first! So have said can they reorganise and even the lady was cross that no letters sent out or no calls to let me know so said she would keep the one with consultant so I can see CT results an talk about treatment face to face. 
    thank you for replying and hope everyone keeps well