Change of treatment plan and COVID booster

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Hi ladies,

I hope everyone is doing well and treatments are all going to plan. I wonder if anyone has had or is having paclitaxel weekly. Due to my various side effects, implant issues etc it's been decided to give me a break. I'll just move forward with Herceptin this Friday only and the restart on weekly paclitaxel on Friday the 13th of October ( bit ominous). I'm hoping as it's a weaker dose my body will tolerate it better. As I've got a break I'm thinking of trying to get my COVID booster. Anyone else having it? If I'm having chemo weekly going forward I thought it would be worth it.

Sending hugs and positive vibes to everyone xx

  • I had weekly paclitaxel for 12 weeks.  After 6 sessions they reduced the amount by 15% as I was concerned about the tingling in my hands and feet.  I had my last infusion in November 22 and still have a numbness in my feet.  I am glad they reduced the dosage as I wanted to get back to playing tennis. I am playing tennis and back to yoga and Pilates. I discussed both the Covid and flu vaccination with my oncologist.  We agreed Covid was a priority and I had it before I started the treatment.  I think asking the oncology team is the best way forward. I also had implants and had some seroma in one of my breasts. I reverted to wearing a good support bras that I had post surgery.

    I hope that helps

    ricki
  • Hi Ricki,

    Thank you so much for replying. It's really helpful to hear your experience and I'm glad you're back to playing tennis. I'm also worried about peripheral neuropathy as I run and hike. Just one dose of Docetaxel and Carboplatin caused me severe pain. I'll definitely keep a close eye on it with the change in treatment. X

  • I too would say check with oncologist. When I was having chemo I had my invite for COVID booster bit my oncologist said not to have it. He cleared me to have it just before my radiotherapy about a month after I had finished chemo