myrnalu Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I just started a stronger dose of taxotere on monday.by wed i was admitted to the hospital for 2 days,severe diareah with bleeding.they were going to do a colonoscopy on friday but cancelled as there was a power outage at the hospital.i was released.went for bloodwork today,white count way too low,cant do scope. has anyone had this problem?Im afraid to go for the next chemo if this is what caused the bleeding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Then don't go for the next chemo until the white count is back up and the scope has been completed. TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR about your concerns. It is YOUR body and YOU get to call the shots. Blood is supposed to stay inside our bodies, any blood from any where is something a doctor should be aware of. Do you have a fever? Any other symptoms? Call their office, ask questions, state your concerns and be confident with what you are doing. Don't let 'em bully you around, YOU are paying THEM and in the end, the body is yours. Listen to your body, get answers that make sense, and get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I actually had rectal bleeding during my chemo for the breast. Several oncologists and the gastro guys all felt the bleeding was unrelated to the chemo. I did become anemic, and had to delay the next treatment for a week. They never did decide what the bleeding was from. gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I also had problems with that and still do to some extent. I think mine is caused from the Tarceva. I did have a colonoscopy and they found a polyp, but besides that all was good. Good luck with your problem. When in preparation for the colonoscopy, I took the visicol tablets. I have heard this was better than the stuff you have to drink. No doubt, it cleans you out. Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I agree 100% with Snowflake. If need be cancel the Colonoscpoy and get to the cause of the bleeding. ASK,ASK and ASK again, until you get the the answers you need. luv jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrnalu Posted February 22, 2006 Author Share Posted February 22, 2006 thank you all so much for your input.i dont know what i would do without you guys.you are my life support marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icbn Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Just like the chemo dries out the skin sometimes it can also dry put the mucous membranes to such an extent they develop ischemic areas. A lot of us have had trouble with nose bleeds. Mine ooze constantly until the chemo stopped. I also had blood in my stools. The colonoscopy showed the ischemia. This is essentially a dry spot or area of a thinned out wall in the intestine. Hopefully it and your WBC will be corrected soon. You will be in our prayers.[/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bauner95 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 My husband had taxotere and had both. Talk to your doctor. The bleeding stopped, but he had the other after every treatment. Kim M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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