Hi has anyone experienced a severe allergic reaction to paclitaxol?
I had my second infusion last Fri & within less than a minute I reacted. It was an awful experience. I was very scared. I have been told I will probably be swapped to nab paclitaxol which apparently is less likely to cause a reaction. However I am very scared as it is the same drug but mixed with a non synthetic ingredient.
Has anyone else had this experience & did you get on ok with the nab paclitaxol?
Thank you
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