I had my first immunotherapy and chemo (Paclitaxel) session yesterday for breast cancer. Immunotherapy went fine but then about 30 mins into chemo i had a severe reaction with my bowels in agony so they had to stop. They have advised the consultant will contact me with a plan either trying a different kind or a way of carrying on but I'm nervous it will happen again. Has this happened to anyone else? Thank you.
Hi Linnyb
I am sorry you had a reaction to paclitaxel and hope your consultant can find a solution for you. Sometimes the reaction is to the suspension rather the drug, and a switch to NAB-paclitaxel works (same active ingredient, different suspension). Your consultant will know whether this is an option for you. Good to hear the immunotherapy didn’t cause issues.
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