Paclitaxel. Also omega and endocrine treatment

Hi Wren2 

I had 12 weekly sessions of paclitaxel after EC following a lumpectomy. Apart from feeling tired on the evening of the day I had paclitaxel, I had no other side effects and my hair had started to regrow, after losing it while having EC, by the end of the 12 cycles.

Wishing you all the best

Thanks for that. Really helpful xx

Hi Wren2

I had fortnightly paclitaxel after EC which I believe involves higher doses than weekly.  But I found it a walk in the park compared to EC.  No notable side effects apart from a bit of tiredness.  My oncologist said most of his patients found paclitaxel easier.  I hope you do too!

best wishes for the rest of your treatment x

Thanks for taking the trouble to reply. All the best to you x

I agree that Paclitaxel is much easier than EC although unfortunately I was allergic to it.  Switched to the Nab Paclitaxel after 3rd allergic reaction which worsened my neuropathy.   Final dose was reduced slightly as a result,  neuropathy is still there 9 months on but is definitely improving slowly. 

Hope it proves to be plain sailing for you.

Sorry to hear it was difficult for you and hope the neuropathy soon leaves you in peace. Thanks for sharing.

Hi I have just had my 2nd paclitaxel following EC, both given fortnightly so dose dense. The only significant side effect of paclitaxel so far is leg and stomach cramps, particularly at night. They do go away after day 8/9 and chemo team said this is normal. Ibruprofen helps slightly if you do get this too. 

all the best xx