JennyS Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Hi all, It has been a while since i have visited the board and as usual I am looking for info Has anybody had experience with the drug taxotere as a second line chemo treatment and if so what sort of side effects (if any) did you suffer? My mum is due to start this regime tomorrow. Thanx for any advise you might be able to give Jenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Hi Jenny, I don't have any info on Taxotare but I am sure someone here will be able to help you. Welcome back - good to see you again. I will be praying for your Mom. Hugs, Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Hi Jenny I've been taking Taxotere (both weekly and 3-week cycles) since October and have had great results with it. I don't experience any of the peripheral neuropathy I had with Taxol, nor do I have any of the swelling I had with Taxol. I'm losing some hair with Taxotere, but I haven't lost it all like I did with Taxol. All in all, I find Taxotere pretty easy to tolerate. Hope your mother has good results with it. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrnalu Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 I was on taxotere&carboplatin weekly for8weeks,not much side effects,now i get just taxotere every3weeks. lost my hair this time,some diahrea,swollen calves and very achy after the dexamethasone wears off.also had very low white counts so i get a neulasta shot 24 hrs after chemo.had that today. prayers to you and your Mom. treatments are tolerable,and we need to do it to fight the monster inside us Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 My wife took taxotere along with carboplatin as her first chemo. She had about 6 cycles. It was very hard on her --nausea, hair loss, fingernails and toenails turned black, mouth irritation, etc. BUT, it worked well on her Stage IV lc. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Taxotere gave my husband horrible body aches and he had these ridges in his nails. He found drinking lots of water before, during, and after treatment helped with the body aches. Unfortunately it didn't do much to his cancer and he was switched to gemzar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 My husband had taxotere as I think something like his 7th line chemo. The only side effects he experienced were fatigue, fatigue, and more fatigue. He did have some mild nausea for the first two days following treatment, but was fine after that. He did not lose any hair, in fact it grew during that time. I pray that this second line chemo works wonderfully well for your mom, with just as few inconveniences and side effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyS Posted March 29, 2006 Author Share Posted March 29, 2006 Thank you all once again for your marvelous advice, I will pass this on to mum Take care Jenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teresa567 Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 My dad had taxotere as a single drug for second (or third) line treatment and has had stable disease ever since (and that was over 2 years ago). He has advanced lung cancer (see below) and the taxotere has bought him LOTS of extra time. He had mild symptoms and I beleive needed blood once or twice. It did cause his plueral effusions to increase in size, but it was manageable. Good luck to you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Awww none of it is any good! But, somehow it is tolerable. All of it makes ya sick to some degree. The ones that say it doesn't, I swear they're lyin'! I had rad and Taxol and then Taxotere for 3 or 4 big infusions about 3 weeks apart. Knocked the wind out of my sails and set me horizontal on the couch. Just stared into space to wait it out. She'll get through it somehow. It is nice when it is done. Lots of water is a good idea. Get some Biotene mouthwash and toothpaste. It is neutral ph , no alcohol, and helps with keeping mouth and gums calm. Best of luck for success with this for your Mum. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Taxotere really messed up my blood counts . I would definately avoid being around alot of people. Keep a close eye on her counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Husband started Taxotere/Gemzar last Sept. A lot harder on his system than the Taxol/Carboplatin regimen. Counts went in the dumpster after third treatment, fatigue is very bad, (but he is into his 10th cycle of this regimen), mouth sores, ridges, black nails, and severe edema at treatment nine. Hair was coming back, but disapeared again. Best bet for mouth sores is vitamin B-50 (miracle type results), Biotene & nystatin oral suspension. Also B-6, up to 600 mg. per day, for neuropathy (fortunately not an issue for hubby, maybe because he started B-6 regimen from the beginning.)Our staff also recommends massaging neosporin or something similar around cuticle areas of both hands and feet and a coat of clear polish. My husband didn't go that route, so can't say whether it would help in the long term or not. I always remember that my friend says each of us are our own individual chemical factories -- so one can never say for certain what side effects anyone will have. Good luck to your Mom. Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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