I had my second paclitaxel yesterday and so far so good. I mentioned my sore fingers & toes at my review with Dr the day before cycle 2 (my toes started to feel a little numb towards the find of the first cycle) and she arranged for the dose to be reduced.
She confirmed that it is peripheral neuropathy and the dose reduction will hopefully prevent it getting worse. It isn’t too bad at the moment & I don’t have it every day. I am frightened of it getting worse or being permanent which is why I mentioned it. I was also quite lightheaded at the end of my last cycle but this thankfully only lasted a day.
I may also need a transfusion as my red blood count is lower than it was - this is also a chemo induced problem! This will be reviewed before my next cycle. I hope I don’t need it & treatment can continue as I am desperate cross the finish line now - two more to go! Trying to improve blood count count by eating mangoes, beans, lentils & spinach :)
