doxil side affects

461ocean said:

thank you so much, info on Doxil
Thank you Bonnie for the suggestions on Doxil , I will follow them and keep all of you fine women updated on my progress. I do reside in South Florida , where the sunlight can be very strong but the good news is everything is air conditioned so I will do my best to avoid long exposure to the sun. I will apply the strongest suncreen possible before leaving the house. I do remember eating ice pops when on Taxol and that did help with the mouth sores , I will do the same with Doxil... Thank you for keeping me in your prayers, as you are in mine ! 461Ocean

maddy123 said:

Doxil
Ocean,

I'm on my 5th round of Doxil. It is working and it is not so bad. I find I feel the worst ten days after treatment (supposedly when the medicine peaks),but I take a small dose of Ativan and feel better.

I am hoping this is the magic bullet!

BonnieR said:

Welcome
Hi 461, welcome to the board, we are glad you found us too. :-) You will find this group of amazing teals warrior to be a wonderful source of information, encouragement and support.

Here is the list of what I posted earlier.. I cheated I copied and pasted. :-)

For the side affects just follow the instructions on heat and wearing things that rub. Also, go to the store and get yourself epsom salts and original Eucerin creme for your hands n feet. Or to the pet store and get instant ocean, Yes Pet Store :-) Eat ice during infusion and use cold backs on your hands and feet.

Doxil takes a couple treatments so dont' worry it is isn't working right away. Just like many of the drugs, some work for some of us and not for others. The positive note on Doxil is for some reason most women lose weight. Other than hands and feet I felt pretty good too.

Now the following is right from the web, I followed it for a full week and it does make a difference.

To help control HFS after administration, follow these guidelines for at least 1 day before and 3 to 5 days after each treatment: I actually followed this for a week and it made a world of difference.

Managing and Preventing Hand-Foot Syndrome

Things to Avoid:

Avoid repetitive or friction-causing activities (e.g., avoid rough towels, sexual activity, sweeping, or typing)

Avoid heat, including hot water or steam, on your skin (e.g., take cool, short showers or baths; avoid washing dishes)

Avoid the drying out of the skin on your hands and feet by using plain, mild skin lotions or creams for itching that do not contain irritants such as perfumes

Try not to put pressure on your skin (e.g., don’t kneel for long periods, sit on hard surfaces or lean on your elbows)

Avoid using adhesive bandages

Don’t chop hard foods such as raw vegetables

Things to do:

Wear comfortable, well-ventilated, low-heeled shoes or slippers (great advice)

Wear sunblock (SPF 15 or higher) every day on all exposed skin; avoid using sunblock that contains irritants such as perfumes

Stay in cool places and out of direct sunlight

Use mild soaps and pat skin dry after bathing; don’t rub

Check hands and feet, between fingers and toes in particular, for signs of irritations
Apply gel ice packs to your hands and feet or soak them in cold-tepid water when possible
Wear loose clothing

Drink plenty of cool or room temperature liquids; suck on ice chips or sip cool beverages as often as possible

Hope this helps :-)

Prayers ♥ Hugs Bonnie