Taxol stopped

WNC7
WNC7 Member Posts: 9
in Breast Cancer #1

My partner- TNBC- had 4 treatments of AC and then started Taxol Weekly. Scheduled for 12 but unfortunately she had a reaction after 5 of them and the Dr said "no more" due to possible risk to kidneys, liver,etc. she is very upset as she feels she did not do her part and that the cancer will be back. Dr assured us that continuing treatments beyond this might result is some serious health issues and that finishing only increased her survival chances by 1-2%. Is there anyone else who had to stop treatments early? Comments welcomed. 

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  • booksandnumbers
    booksandnumbers Member Posts: 30
    #2
    Taxol

    Hi, I didn't finish all 12 Taxol infusions due to neuropathy and declining liver function. It's natural for your partner to feel upset. I did too. Worried that the treatments I did have wouldn't be enough. I'm now almost a year out from all treatment and doing well. Be glad the doctor keeps tabs on everything and doesn't want to do more damage than it's caused already. She'll need those organs to live the healthiest life possible after treatment. Good luck. Wishing you all the best.

     

  • WNC7
    WNC7 Member Posts: 9
    #3
    booksandnumbers said:

    Taxol

    Hi, I didn't finish all 12 Taxol infusions due to neuropathy and declining liver function. It's natural for your partner to feel upset. I did too. Worried that the treatments I did have wouldn't be enough. I'm now almost a year out from all treatment and doing well. Be glad the doctor keeps tabs on everything and doesn't want to do more damage than it's caused already. She'll need those organs to live the healthiest life possible after treatment. Good luck. Wishing you all the best.

     

    Thank you. Just a shock but

    Thank you. Just a shock but gradually gaining acceptance. 

  • peony
    peony Member Posts: 306 Member
    #4
    Hi WNC7,  My Taxol was

    Hi WNC7,  My Taxol was stopped after 9 infusions; I was supposed to have 12.  Mine were also stopped because of neuropathy.  I also felt weirdly "cheated" or somehow lacking (not sure what that's about), but I had radiation waiting for me, so I was just glad to be feeling better and bracing myselft for what lay ahead.  My MO said those 3 extra doses weren't worth the damage being done to my hands & feet.  I still have the neuropathy, but I'm cancer free, so I had enough Taxol to do the job  (so far, so good).I'm sure your partner will put it behind her and move on.  Best wishes to you.

  • Apaugh
    Apaugh Member Posts: 850 Member
    #5
    I could not do it either...

    I could not handle it either due to my neuropathy.  Just not worth the risk.  They went right to Herceptin last fall and yesterday was my last treatment.  Tell her not to beat herself up at all.  It is what it is.  Not worth risking a limb for. 

    Hugs,

    Annie

  • WNC7
    WNC7 Member Posts: 9
    #6
    Apaugh said:

    I could not do it either...

    I could not handle it either due to my neuropathy.  Just not worth the risk.  They went right to Herceptin last fall and yesterday was my last treatment.  Tell her not to beat herself up at all.  It is what it is.  Not worth risking a limb for. 

    Hugs,

    Annie

    Thank you. We have contacted

    Thank you. We have contacted a cancer center in Dallas fir a second opinion and should hear from them next week about their opinion. Your post made her feel better. 

  • Deanie0916
    Deanie0916 Member Posts: 628 Member
    #7
    I also had to stop Taxol

    Before I had all of the recommended treatments, due to neuropathy. My oncologist wasn't too worried about it. I am an 8 year survivor, hope that is a help!

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