amanda33herts Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Any hints and tips on this one guys . Hubby is due to start it on friday.Any advice would be great. Thankyou xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley (MLC) Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 My mom just completed 6 cycles of Taxotere. Hair loss and some low blood counts (easily corrected) were her only side effects. She felt great throughout the treatment, had lots of energy and a great appetite. Good luck! Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 One of our moderators Christine had this information posted under the Lung Cancer News Forum: PARIS, Sep. 4, 2007 -- Pharmaceutical company Sanofi-Aventis said seven trials of its Taxotere drug in treating non-small cell lung cancer showed a 'significant' improvement in overall survival rates versus existing treatments. Taxotere, an anti-cancer agent used in other treatments, is the company's fourth best-selling drug. Helpful suggestion for you. If you click on Search above you can type in "Taxotere" and you will see past messages regarding Taxotere from members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Hi, I had Taxotere during my treatment. The main two side effect I had were: I was exhausted for a week after each round and my red blood cells went down. I did have a blood transfusion to increase my blood counts, and then took arasnesp shots every two weeks until my counts went up. As far as the exhaustion, I just learned to plan on watching tv for a week and let my body heal. The only other thing I can remember from it was that for a few weeks my finger nails were very very sensitive. I hope that Taxotere works good for your husband, Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Water! Lots of water with taxotere-- drink before, during and after-- it will help with the muscle aches. I hope it works for your husband. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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