Paclitaxel

Hi KMT 

I had paclitaxel after EC and didn't get any side effects other than feeling tired on the evening of having it. In fact, my hair started to grow back during the 12 weeks I had paclitaxel and, by the time I'd finished, was just about long enough to stop wearing scarves.

Wishing you all the best

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Thank you, that's encouraging to hear x

Hi KMT

how are you coping with the Paclitaxel ? I’ve recently started this and found it a lot easier than the EC chemo, except for my skin… I look like a tomato! My hair is growing back though 

hope you are coping well, all the best 

Hi

I had my first one last Wednesday, Thursday I felt great but since then I've felt really tired. I was hoping this one would be easier and it probably is but I'm a bit disappointed that as it's weekly I'm not sure I'll feel that great in time  for when I have it again next week and therefore will feel even worse after my next one.

(Now you mention it, I also looked like a tomato for a few days!!).

I'd be interested to hear how you feel after your next one. How many are you having, I'm having nine.

Take care

I have had 4 Paclitaxel doses after 3 EC. I have 5 left. I have been fine on it - I was mostly ok on EC although a bit spaced out and light headed at times. I do have the odd tired wave but no other real side effects - not yet anyway - apart from the tomato face for about 36 hours!

I had weekly paclitaxel after EC, I was fine on it. I was put on Paclitaxel because I had a skin reaction to docetaxol. Fine on paclitaxel. Best wishes to you xx

Hi KMT,

Ive got 9 left now,  then mastectomy, not sure if I’ve got to have radiotherapy 

Next treatment is tomorrow so I’ll keep you posted ! 

All the best