Paclitaxel

Hi Sarah27

I have had 9 of 12 weekly sessions of paclitaxel after 3 cycles of EC.

I find that I'm very tired on the evening of having the infusion but feel okay when I wake up the next morning. The only side effects I've had on pax was a change in taste for a couple of days afterwards but other than that I've found it a lot easier than EC.

x

Hi Sarah27

I also had EC followed by fortnightly paclitaxel, which apparently is a bigger dose than weekly paclitaxel.  I found it a lot easier than EC.  In fact, I woke up the morning after my first paclitaxel and was amazed to discover I felt completely normal.  I felt a bit tired and achy around day 5, but otherwise fine.  Hope you find it equally tolerable.  Best of luck x

The first 2 days seem to be the best due to the steroids they give you. ie more energy. So maybe a friday infusion is a good day! Day 4 seems to be my bad day.

Thanks this is really helpful!

I had an upset stomach and felt tired for the first couple of dats but not totally wiped out or unable to do anything - just conscious about wanting a nice loo near by!  By around week 9 I was starting to get joint aches and pains towards the end of the week but not enough to stop me doing things - unpleasant at night though. 

Thanks, this is really helpful. 

Thanks for your reply, it really appreciated.