I received my first dose of paclitaxel on Monday for breast cancer. I felt surprisingly well on Tuesday but since then my legs are very painful and my lower groin area. Has anyone got any remedies to help relieve it please? X
Hi Parker27 and welcome to the Online Community but I am sorry to hear about your diagnoses.
The cancer journey can be such a stressful and challenging time but reaching out to the community will give you the opportunity to ask questions and getting support from others who are navigating the ‘exact’ same journey.
I have a different type of cancer but various pains were normal during treatment but our bodies can react differently to each chemo type so talking with people on the ‘same’ drug is always best so as the Community is actually divided into dedicated Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) so can I recommend consider joining our supportive Breast cancer support group. This is a safe place to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
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Hello Parker27
I had leg/back pain during paclitaxel chemotherapy for womb cancer. I spoke with my cancer nurse and oncologist who said this was a known side effect with this drug and they were able to prescribe something to help. They also looked at dosage.
I found hot water bottles and a warm bath made some difference but I would maybe think about talking to your CNS to make them aware of these pains.
Jane
