Has anyone had experience with Docetaxel chemotherapy treatment?

Docetaxel is a commonly used chemotherapy treatment for prostate cancer, and many members of this community have experience with it. Connecting with others who have been through similar treatments can provide valuable insights about what to expect and helpful tips for managing the process - hopefully some community members will share their experiences with you soon.

I agree - connecting with others who've been through docetaxel can be so helpful, and you might also want to ask about any tips they have for managing side effects or what helped them feel more prepared going into treatment.

I just completed my fourth dose this past Tuesday. PSA is stable in the 40’s, so not going down but not progressing either!The first dose was the worst in terms of side effects. My white blood cell count was very low and ended up with a neutropenic fever and a four day hospital stay. Now following chemo an on-body injector is placed called Neulasta by Amgen. It automatically delivers a dose of pegfilgrastim, which helps increase WBC’s, 27 hours after chemo application. I have had no side effects from this treatment. Since then, other than being tired the first week no debilitating symptoms. I’ve had no nausea or vomiting. The beard I’ve had since I was 21, now 74, fell out and my head hair is thinning. Otherwise life goes on and I’m able to be as active as I want to be. Hope this helps.

Thanks Anthony. I’m really nervous about what to expect from this treatment. I read how the loss of hair could be affected, considering the alternative, I have to choose life. I read how the WBC could be affected and a list of other things. The VA Medical Center gave me a list of things that could affect me, usually the information said happens in the 5th or 6th treatment. Let’s keep in touch Anthony as we both navigate this journey. Jim Crenshaw

I will do. Good luck to you!

I lost most of the hair on my head. After 3 months it’s grown back better than it was before. However, body hair has not.

Oh my thanks Gary. How many treatments have you had? Are you experiencing other side effects?

Yes I have been taking these shots for several weeks now and the only issue I have is soreness at the injection site and periodic hot flashes which I am now treating with medicine

Thanks Alan C

Hello fellow prostate cancer survivors, I hope you are doing well. I start the Docetaxel treatments this coming Monday morning June 15 2026. I’m concerned about the side effects and whether or not this medication will help me. I hope someone in this community will share their most recent experience with me using this chemotherapy. Jim Crenshaw