12 compared to 4 cycles of Taxol

helenh · 04-05-2006, 11:53 PM

Wish l'd know weekly was possible to deter/lessen the side effects, my last taxol (3 weekly) was july '05 and l'm still suffering with numbness and pain in fingers and feet. Onc and GP tell me they are probably now permanent, so I'm learning to put up with it as a side effect of chemo.

Regards Helen

chrislmelb · 04-06-2006, 01:18 AM

Another Aussie to add to the list. I am in Melbourne also. I had FEC so i don't know about your side effects. I am in Pascoe Vale Sth. Where are you?
Take care
Christine

lisahammo · 04-06-2006, 02:56 AM

Hi Lisa

I am on 3 weekly Taxol/Herceptin/Carbo also. I have virtually no side effects, and am able to function easily. Makes things a lot easier. Good luck.

Helen - I am also in melbourne, like Chris. I am in Mornington, where are you.

Take care.

Love Lisa

helenh · 04-06-2006, 03:25 AM

Hello Christine and Lisa

Thank you for your replies, happy to be on the list. I live in Keilor East, not far from Pascoe Vale! It amazes me that this wonderful support group can connect women from all over the world and also you can find friends that live virtually in the next suburb.

Christine, I'm not sure what FEC meant, please excuse my ignorance.
Best wishes Helen