What are the side effects of Taxol chemotherapy?

I’ve been on Taxol for 7 weeks. I have 5 more weeks to go. I go every Thursday and by Saturday night and all day Sunday the joint pain and body aches are no joke! I’m hurting like hell today. You should get yourself ice gloves and socks to prevent neuropathy in your hands and feet. I lost my sense of taste or things taste metallic. I’m counting down for these next 5 treatments. I will have surgery after the Taxol treatments. Good luck with your treatments. Hopefully, the side effects won’t be so bad for you since everyone is different.

Claritin. Really helped me

Taxol did not affect me much. The first 2 of 12 were a little harder but by week 12 I was fine. The worst symptom I had was a little fatigue. Be sure to ice your hands and feet during the infusion to prevent neuropathy. Hopefully you will sail through the 12 weeks.

Definitely Claritin. I totally agree!

Please before taking any supplements, please check with your oncologist. Definitely check with your doctor prior to starting turmeric, my oncologist is a definite no on tumeric

As far as taxol goes I lost hair and have neuropathy which is going away nine weeks into my next chemo (AC). I had fatigue but no other side effects but I was taking Claritin all the way through

Thank you all for your comments . I’m just ready to get started and get through this as soon as possible. ❤️To all you strong women out there!! Love ya and may your days be filled with strength & power

How much Claritin do you take ?? And do you take it everyday or?? Did you start before chemo . Thanks

One Claritin a day for me, after the start of chemo. I’m on my second round (1 every 2 weeks). Some days I don’t need it, so I play it by ear.

I take one every day. Just finished red devil. Have another 6 months of keytruda.

I had 12 x Taxol after 4 x dense dose AC. I can't tell if its the same with or without, before or after AC but it ain't nothing. I received IV Benadryl, Tylenol and odensetron every treatment. Everything tasted like metal. The Fulfila injections after treatment for white cells... I took all the cocktails they offered. I was focussing on feeling good in my body and didn't want to feel any discomfort what so ever. Being confortable is a big part of treatments. At first, I though of all this being a Mountain but 6 months later, it was over. It's a tough ride but we are Lucky to have such options for breast cancer. Be carefull with food, get some rest and focus on yourself. Sending Light S.

I just had port placement today and I’m a little sore. Chemo starts Friday and super nervous about the week they say you are the most vulnerable when your immune system is in the Nadir stage. Just ready to get started . Thank you all for comments they certainly give me some peace of mind

Janice, wear a mask when you’re out in public. I’ve got one more AC to go and I’ve been on planes, the gym and stores, etc wearing a mask and I’ve stayed on my chemo schedule.

I always wear a mask out in public. I went on Amazon and bought a bunch of masks that match my outfits and head coverings.

I’m going on the 27th. I can’t comprehend that I’m willingly allowing doctors (that I have very little trust in to pump me full of poison. I don’t know if I can do this more than once.

Janice, we all went through the pandemic. I'dd say : same rules apply. Wear a mask when in public, hand sanitize. As for food, same as being pregnant (even if I wasn't). Protect the people you live with for 3 days following treatment. Every time you use yhe washroom, make sure you desinfect the toilet seat, urine, blood, vomit and "Brown matter" is full of chemo. (At my hospital, there is a washroom for patients and one for accompanyist). You'll be able to do, at your pace what ever you want. As I wrote before, it's a **** of a ride! You'll get through it. We are human and such a resilient race! Susan S, that was my problem:trust! How could I trust someone I don't know take decisions for my health by pricking me minimum twice à week, filling my body with Tchernobill fluids?!?! Well, they know and I don't ! I took the decision : I want to live and this is the way. I accepted my decision. The person in front of me is competent and that person will take care of me. I am sourrounded by professionnals as you are. Its personnal to decide to let go but when you do, I promise you won't regret à thing. Let them take care of you the way they know how. Both of you ladies (and all readers), I send you Light, S.

I did Taxol weekly for about 3 mos. I lost all my hair everywhere. Eventually it grew back but with a different texture. I did not experience neuropathy although my feet were always wrapped in ice during treatment. I had a bunch of other weird side effects but the hair loss is what was hardest for me.

Starting Taxol can feel overwhelming, and it's completely natural to want to know what to expect from others who have been through it. Common side effects that patients in this community have shared include fatigue, neuropathy (tingling in hands and feet), hair loss, and muscle aches, though everyone's experience is different. This community is a wonderful place to connect with others who understand this journey and can offer real-world insights about managing treatment.