Susan Cornett Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 I do believe that Taxol was formulated by the devil's pharmacist! I had six "light" rounds of Taxol and Carboplatin during radiation in April and May, and I've had two additional full-strength doses of chemo since mid-June. I'm not giving up, but after these last two rounds of chemo, I certainly understand why people suspend or quit treatment. Super Doc warned me that it would be bad, but he said it wouldn't be as bad as last year's cisplatin/alimta combo. I love Super Doc but he lies! Taxol brought some of the usual side effects (fatigue, neuropathy, tinnitus) but it also brought total hair loss, insomnia, GI issues, steroid bloat, weight gain (!!) and a couple of others. It has just about wiped me out mentally and physically, and that's tough for me to admit. I know that there are others who have fared so much worse and I try to always keep that in mind. That said, I'm finished with chemo and will scan again in a couple of weeks. Ready for another reprieve from treatment and resuming life 90 days at a time between scans. Tom Galli, Steff and ViviAnn 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexieCat Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 So glad you're done with that, Susan! Really sounds like no picnic. Wishing you a quick recovery. Tom Galli and Susan Cornett 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mally Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Hopefully this will be it for you susan because it sounds like youve put up with alot Sent from my SM-N920I using Tapatalk Tom Galli and Susan Cornett 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViviAnn Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Susan, Sounds like you have had it bad enough with the benefit of steroid pre treatment. My husband just had his first round of Docetaxel without Dex pretreatment and he has had a rough two weeks. He had issues with the Dex previously so they thought he could take it without. If it keeps up like this he will be moving on with something else or nothing. This after a wonderful eight month break before progression. Vivian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurenH Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Hi, Susan, I'm glad you're on a break from treatment! I hope you get good scans! I always appreciate the wit and wisdom in your posts. With gratitude, Lauren -- Digital Community Manager LUNGevity Foundation Susan Cornett 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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