red hands - taxotere

[Sheryl H]

Hi everyone, I'm back with more questions. Had my first infusion three weeks ago of taxotere and herception, then two weeks later had taxotere again. Was supposed to have my second dose of herceptin today, but the onc wants me to wait a week and he will reevaluate to see what we should do. I developed a red stingy rash on my hands and face from the taxotere. He didn't tell me to do anything special for it. I'm sure some of you had this reaction and just wondered if you had any tips. Thanks again for everything.

[Bev]

Hi Sheryl.

Are you doing steroids, decadron, as a pre-med? I had a nasty face redness following for a few days after infusion.

While on Herceptin only, I had rashes on the crook of my arm (inside elbow). No consequences to these events.

Hope you get back on track soon. Bev