Chemo side affects

I’m on a 20% lower dose at the moment recommendation of my oncologist. Having regular scans and so far so good. My side effects from chemo were very good for a year but now after 18 months I have developed neuropathy which is so annoying. 
 I think that although the choice is obviously yours I am always guided by the oncologist because they know what is best for you. Good luck and I hope your feeling better soon.

Thank you they said try one more lower dose and see how i go 

I know it’s scary when it is surgested and it’s not something that you can instantly decide but I’m sure that you will make the right decision for you. Maybe a phone call to your MacMillan nurse might help you .

Hi Topcat2 

I am sorry you are suffering bad side effects on chemo. I take it you have discussed these with your oncology team and it is their suggestion to try a lower dose? You don’t mention which drug and which side effects - could you share a little more so others can help you from their experiences, please? You can add this to your profile to save repeating yourself.

It might also depend on how many doses you have had / have to go, and whether there is a plan to move to another treatment at the halfway point of your chemo. Lowering the dose probably won’t affect efficacy greatly, but combined with other actions to manage symptoms, could make it tolerable. Your oncology team are the best guides - they will have seen it all before. 

I am on docetaxel and Carboplatin 6 rounds with a yearly hormone injection theyve lowered it they lastvtime by 80 per cent now they will lower it again not sure how much because its been delayed till the end of June, ive spoke a a macmillion nurse she said even if you only get to 3 rpunds youve tried your best and my team will know by my health how its affecting me and my mental health 

Ive spoke to them so its up to me with the next rpund ive only had 2 so I need to try 3 or 4 rounds 

Im on docetaxel and carbopltin and had 2 rounds so far