In aug 2001, I was dxd with grade 3 aggressive BC. I took part in the Taxotere clinical trial here in scotland. I had 8 treatments over 24 weeks, signing a disclaimer after the 6th course. It was a harsh chemo from the word Go and several problems arose. After Taxotere I had 24 x rads. Over and above the extra weight I gained, I had bother with eyes, ears, nose and throat i.e swollen tongue, sinus problems, no mucus in nose or ears, sight distorted. It wasn't till I was having rads that a Dr decided to check my blood and after a few tests and a second oppinion, discovered my Thyroid was non existant. They tell me it is the only part of the body, the brain, does not no is not working . I am now on Thyroxine for life. Because of the adverse affect of Taxotere, I couldn't have Taxol (sister drug) when i discovered a second lump under my collar bone 2 years ago and had to have Vanoralbine/Herceptin instead. Thank God it worked and still is. Keep Well and keep strong Geraldine
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