Advanced prostate cancer

Just had 1st dose of Docetaxel. Extreme pain in lower back due to allergic reaction and big hike in blood pressure so session stopped after 10 minutes in. Seeing Oncologist in a week or so to discuss next move, has anyone had this and what maybe were the alternatives? Really would want to have this chemotherapy as it does seem to offer best survival rates.

Parents
  • Morning Arthur ..so sorry you had problems with Docetaxel on first dose,i managed 6 out of 10, before had to stop ,was in hospital after 4th session for 8 days that was may 2016 ,i was diagnosed Feb that year.

    Had various hormone therapy after PSA rises again,. original PSA was 1581, latest is 0.16 . its been up and down a few times .

    Billy

Reply
  • Morning Arthur ..so sorry you had problems with Docetaxel on first dose,i managed 6 out of 10, before had to stop ,was in hospital after 4th session for 8 days that was may 2016 ,i was diagnosed Feb that year.

    Had various hormone therapy after PSA rises again,. original PSA was 1581, latest is 0.16 . its been up and down a few times .

    Billy

Children
  • Hi Billy, thanks for your reply.

    Going to have to be a little more patient till I see consultant on 28th and hopefully get some answers as to whats likely to be offered next.

    Just disappointed I suppose with such a severe reaction to Docetaxel.

    Sounds like you've had your moments too.

    All the best

    Arthur