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        			    November 12, 2009 - 9:30am			  			

			
			
I did really well with the A/C treatments (4 treatments over 8 weeks).  Had some fatigue, etc., but for the most part felt pretty well.


On Monday I had the first of 12 Taxol treatments.  I feel like I've been run over by a bus.  


Anyone else feel lousy with the Taxol?  I wonder if it could just be the cumulative affect of dumping toxins into my body?


I would appreciate any insights or tips.  Thanks in advance.


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November 12, 2009 - 9:40am

			
Hope this isn't the norm!
			
Hope this isn't the norm!  In about 2 hrs I start my 1st of my 12 weekly doses of Taxol.  I had very little issues with A/C which I had the last dose of 5 weeks ago yesterday.


As it's getting later into the short hours of winter perhaps S.A.D. is kicking in somewhat now?  I know that I have problems with S.A.D. and it's worse this year than ever before.


Susan



			
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November 12, 2009 - 5:53pm

			
Hi Susan -
I hope it's not
			
Hi Susan -


I hope it's not the norm either.  It's been a rough couple of days.  I only had 2 weeks 'recovery' from my last A/C treatment.  Glad that your body got 5 weeks to recover.  :)


Let me know how you're doing.  



			
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November 13, 2009 - 6:16pm

			
I hope.......
			
that you start to feel better!


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November 13, 2009 - 5:32pm

			
started taxol
			
Sorry, I have no tips to give as I just had my first of 12 weekly Taxol treatments today.  I had a really hard time with the A/C (4 treatments over 12 weeks).  So far I feel fine from the Taxol, but it's only been 4 hours since I finished!   I have heard that side effects won't set in for a couple of days.  I am hoping it isn't too bad.  I lost a lot of time at work during the A/C and I am hoping this will be easier.  


My sister-in-law had Taxol every three weeks for 4 months.  Her biggest complaint was extreme fatigue, which lasted several days.  My oncologist said the weekly treatments should be easier as the dose is smaller.  I'm hoping he's right!


I hope you feel better soon!



			
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November 13, 2009 - 6:20pm

			
Goldgeguru, Susan and
			
Goldgeguru, Susan and debe999.  I am not on that regiment.  But hope you all feel better or have minimal side effects.  My best wishes and prayers are with you all.



			
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November 13, 2009 - 6:54pm

			
I hope that it gets easier
			
I hope that it gets easier for you and that you get to feeling better soon.


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November 13, 2009 - 7:41pm

			
Taxol/Taxotare
			
I had trouble with my first Taxotare treatment, I was in a lot of pain (Bone Muscle) Chemo brain was like Altzheimers and I was soooooooooo tired.  Anyway enough of the bad news.... after the second tax treatment it was a lot better, after the third, barely noticeable, apart from the eyebrows/lashes falling out and the fingernails...........BUT I was able to work after the 2nd one... I hope this gets easier for you too.  Jxxxxxxxxxx



			
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November 14, 2009 - 10:22am

			
Hoping that you feel better
			
Hoping that you feel better soon!


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November 14, 2009 - 7:54pm

			
Taxol
			
I had my first of 12 Taxol treatments on Friday.  I feel fine so far.  They gave me Benadryl before the chemo and it made me feel like I was going to pass out.  My oncologist also stated that Taxol should be much easier than AC.  I did really well with AC except for fatigue, which got worse after each treatment.  I had no nausea or vomiting.  My blood counts have been very good and I hope they continue since I do not have to take Neulasta shots anymore.

I am very optimistic that things will get better from here.  


I have faith of a mustard seed that joy is coming in the morning. 


Have a blessed night.


Virginia 



			
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November 14, 2009 - 8:05pm

			
Sounds like your A/C
			
was dose-dense?  I, too had A/C that way - every 2 weeks for 8 weeks - then I had taxol the same way - every 2 weeks for 8 weeks. I didn't have any break inbetween the two.  I think when you receive it that way it takes a bigger hit - at least thats what my onco said.  I had alot of trouble with the A/C - nausea and losing weight.  The taxol made me achey on about days 2, 3, & 4 but then got better.  Everyone reacts differently - hopefully you'll feel better in a few days. Take care and hang in there - it'll be over soon!

                                 much love,

                                        Jenny 



			
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