Cancer survivor still having side effects from Taxol?
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Hi Wendy...
I too did taxol
Hi Wendy...
I too did taxol with cisplatin. I met with my ongoligist/surgeron before each cycle started. After my 4th treatment I started feeling tingleing and numbness in my left foot de to neuropathy from the taxol. She offered to back off on the taxol but I said I can live with tingleyness for a while I can't live with cancer... So we went full bull ahead with taxol for the last two.
1 month out of treatment I still get the numbness in my toes on my left foot everyday at some point. It may not be till evening when I am sitting and relaxing but it was there. Friday my hands felt like lead bombs. lol They felt heavy like I couldnt hold them up Wierd
Monday is chemo my completion scan and I am nervous even though the doctor told me I have nothing to worry about and that it is just a formality. She says my bloodwork says it all and has told her since the beginning of treatments. I'm a worry wat though. I have to wait till aug 3rd (2 complete weeks) because she is on vacation this week and at the hosptial till that Friday. That will KILL Me...... She said when we meet at that appt if I am still having numbness she will refer me to a neuroligist.0 -
The root of the problem
Wendy,
If you get no good answers in the medical community, I suggest you find a good naturopath to look into your situation. I'm guessing you may be dealing with autoimmune issues, but it isn't cut and dried and you should work with someone who can get to the root of the problem. It is also very likely that your diet is affecting these symptoms. I hope you find some answers.0 -
WendyTethys41 said:The root of the problem
Wendy,
If you get no good answers in the medical community, I suggest you find a good naturopath to look into your situation. I'm guessing you may be dealing with autoimmune issues, but it isn't cut and dried and you should work with someone who can get to the root of the problem. It is also very likely that your diet is affecting these symptoms. I hope you find some answers.
I had the standard six sessions of carbo/taxol between December 2010 and March 2011 and have had no more chemo since then. The only lingering side-effect that I experienced was fatigue, which gradually lessened and then went away all together within a couple of months or so. I did not experience at all what you've been suffering with. I know that each woman can have different side effects from the same drugs but I think if I were in your shoes, I would try to get another opinion to verify the cause(s) of your symptoms and pain.
Good-luck to you!
Kelly0
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