Taxol Carbotlatin Treatment

Wecome, Kitz
I am sorry that you are needing to join this group, but if you have uterine cancer there is not a better place to go for support and info. What type of cancer, grade and stage do you have? I am confident you will do well on your chemo schedule...most of us have had the same drugs, but varying number of treatments... And some have had chemo and radiation...so hang in there....You will do fine...

Please keep us posted on how you are doing and ask any questions you might have!

Karen

Kitz
Welcome to the group (sadly)...

Your treatments sound pretty standard....you will do fine. They will explain all the meds to you and take good care of you regarding the nausea and vomiting. They will review what you should do several days after the chemo to mitigate side effects.

Hang in and we are here for you!

Laurie

Chemotherapy
Taxol/Carbol is the standard we first get as it is most effective. I had a hard time with pain with taxol but it is a small reaction I get. It is controlled with extra steroids. I know women who have no side effects at all. When you have side effects there are medications to help you cope with pain, sleep, etc. Be good to yourself. Take it easy. You will make it through.

Welcome Kitz!
Hi Kitz! I am sorry to hear that you were diagnosed with uterine cancer. You have found a great place to ask questions and get support from others who have taken the journey you are on. I also had taxol/carboplatin. Time will pass and soon it will be all behind you, atleast the physical and emotional rollercoaster most of us have been on during treatment.
The pre-chemo drugs they give us really help with nausea/vomiting.
(I never once vomited). I was given Aloxi (IV) before chemo and then on day three started taking Compazine or Zofran and had no problems with nausea. Another pre treatment drug maybe Benadryl and that likely will make you a little sleepy. Also, you may get Decadron which is a steroid which will lessen the probability of an allergic reation. The nurses are really good about making sure that you get your prescriptions filled between treatments. Make sure to drink lots of water in the day leading to chemo and after. Also you may want to take an extra stool softener (like Ducolox) a day before and after chemo as it is constipating to many of us.
Most of us felt fatigued for about 4 days or so after chemo and eventually start to feel better about a week or so after chemo. I finished my chemo on Dec. 30, 2009. Please keep us posted about what you are going through. We're her for you! Keeping you in my prayers....{{{HUG}}}
Lori

Northwoodsgirl said:

Welcome Kitz!
Hi Kitz! I am sorry to hear that you were diagnosed with uterine cancer. You have found a great place to ask questions and get support from others who have taken the journey you are on. I also had taxol/carboplatin. Time will pass and soon it will be all behind you, atleast the physical and emotional rollercoaster most of us have been on during treatment.
The pre-chemo drugs they give us really help with nausea/vomiting.
(I never once vomited). I was given Aloxi (IV) before chemo and then on day three started taking Compazine or Zofran and had no problems with nausea. Another pre treatment drug maybe Benadryl and that likely will make you a little sleepy. Also, you may get Decadron which is a steroid which will lessen the probability of an allergic reation. The nurses are really good about making sure that you get your prescriptions filled between treatments. Make sure to drink lots of water in the day leading to chemo and after. Also you may want to take an extra stool softener (like Ducolox) a day before and after chemo as it is constipating to many of us.
Most of us felt fatigued for about 4 days or so after chemo and eventually start to feel better about a week or so after chemo. I finished my chemo on Dec. 30, 2009. Please keep us posted about what you are going through. We're her for you! Keeping you in my prayers....{{{HUG}}}
Lori

Kitz - Is the hair coming out now? Does your scalp hurt?....
I had surgery in February. Radiation in March (HDR-Brachy therapy)X 3 treatments. And started chemo (taxol/carboplatin) on April 22. I will have 2 more chemo, on May 13th & June 3rd. So far I have tolerated things quite well. I have had the usual joint and muscle pain and "metal mouth." Now this past week my hair is clumping out but the worst of it for me has been the scalp pain...Has this happened to others? ARRRROOOUUUGGHHH! I can't stand it!! It gives a headache worse than no coffee, washing my hair is painful and every follicle feels like a pin burning in my head when anything moves a hair on my head.. Does anyone know a relief? Tylenol and Motrin don't seem to help at all...

norma2 said:

Christina...I finished my
Christina...I finished my chemo Feb 22. Taxol made my hair hurt like the devil. I finally gave in and asked Hubby to shave my head. We used the clippers then he shaved the rest off with a razor. If felt sooo much better. At first it was strange. I got some soft knit caps, base ball caps, and a sleeping cap.

If it hurts consider shaving it, it feels so much better. Mine is growing back now, it took 3 months. I even had a lady ask me the other day where I got my haircut??? I haven't cut it since it was shaved. I laughed and said my husband shaved my head and it is finally growing out. She probably thinks we are kinky....keep your chin up, hon.

That is my plan
On Mother's Day, tomorrow, my godson is going to take the clippers to my head. He is 12 and we will do one another's head 8-). He thinks this is sooo cool, and I am hoping that will help the scalp pain as well.I will have his mom shave it tho...razors and 12 year olds, too risky!!