anyone on just taxotere and cytoxan

Taxotere (docetaxel) is a cytotoxic drug that’s often used in chemotherapy treatments that deliver a “cocktail” of combined drugs intravenously to battle cancer. A chemotherapy nurse will give it to you. They’re having me come in the day after each round for hydration & injection to attempt to save my ovaries. guitarGrl slbadkmts. So weird. and taxotere eight years ago. This fatigue can range from mild (increased difficulty climbing stairs) to major (staying in bed all day). I am almost a year removed from chemo. Guitargirl - just a quick note: I didn't get Neulasta the first round, as the doc wanted to see how my wbc's would do. I'm so sorry. Injected intravenously with a “cocktail” of other cancer-fighting drugs, Taxotere has been positively linked to permanent hair … My latest PET scan showed progression in a number of areas so my oncologist decided it was time for the big guns. Take the usual measures you would during a flu outbreak: avoid crowds, wash your hands often, stay away from people who are sick. I met with the oncologist who has ordered cyclophosphamide and taxotere. 75 mg/m2 IV on day 1 and cyclophosphamide 600 mg/m2 IV on day 1, given every 21 days for 4 cycles (TC regimen). wrote: Good Evening:  Hope everyone is doing ok. GGal:  I know the TTO stinks but once I put it on and it dries, I don't smell it unless I bring my nails close to my nose. Can someone please tell me how these chemo drugs worked on them? And just generally any advice would be appreciated. I just started Taxotere yesterday and compared to Adreamicen and Cytoxan its not so bad i was expecting the worse because i read that it would make you nauseated and when i was talking to my doctor about it she said that even aspirin has a small warning for nausea and its doesnt happen much with taxotere and im feeling just fine ive been tired but thats it. I, too, had invasive ductal carcinoma, Stage 1C, and had a lumpectomoy. Cautions. Feb 11, 2008 11:52AM Feb 9, 2008 01:22PM guitarGrl I have a VERY hard getting enough liquid into my system and have to go for IV fluid replacement every day for the first two weeks after infusion. Feb 9, 2008 09:11PM wrote: I'm hoping I've turned a corner with the stomach bug thing. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Four cycles is usually the timing of this regimen. The chemo regime AC + T is a common treatment for breast cancer. TC includes two drugs: a taxane, paclitaxel (Taxol) or docetaxel (Taxotere); and cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). I look in the mirror and don't know myself any more. The clinical trial could be considered a success in proving the effectiveness of Taxotere in reducing tumor size and achieving remission. Found a great thing - the dental hygienist recommended sugarless hard candy to keep my mouth moist. Hypersensitivity to docetaxel or polysorbate 80. I’m not on cytoxan but I am on taxotere. Great weekend to all! Prepare by deciding on a wig, head gear, or if you’re simply going to “go naked.” It also helps to cut your hair short before it falls out. (I would rather have the mastectomy all over again.) I'd appreciate any info that you can give. I had been on arimidex and then aromasin for months, but I guess they just … We are all so different. Decreased Appe… I'm starting 4 rounds of Taxotere and Cytoxan Monday. I am afraid of recurrence because I am not getting adrymiacin(the red devil). lady4law It cured my Wegener's, but I have since discovered that I'm Azoospermic (infertile) and unable to have children. Feb 10, 2008 08:50PM It’s a struggle. but was given decadron to prevent nausea. I'm also taking steroid pills the day before, the day of, and the day after. On a postive note, I spoke to a woman who went thru this 6 years ago - she is doing just great. I will be talking to my onc tonight, but I don't know if there are any alternatives. Hi there, I was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer two months ago, had a lumpectomy 5 weeks ago. lpacemissoula Feb 10, 2008 08:54PM Treatment-related mortality higher in patients with hepatic impairment, those receiving higher doses, and in patients with NSCLC and history of prior platinum-based chemotherapy who receive docetaxel as monotherapy at 100 mg/m² Peripheral Sensory Nerve Disorder 9. Better now - on wards and upwards. By day 19 I shaved it and now I just have stubble that comes out here and there. Susceptibility to sunburn: You may be more likely than usual to get a sunburn, so wear a hat, slather on the sunblock, and just plain stay out of the sun as much as possible. At first I think it was from the steroids, then from the muscle/body pain and now, who knows? Everything else is inconvenience. No BM for two days - I took Miralax last night and again tonight but so far, nothing. CHJ and WR....hope your stomachs are doing better. Since my recurrance in April, I have been on carboplatin/abraxane (last cycle of treatment starts tomorrow, yeah!). Applies to cyclophosphamide: capsule, powder for solution, tablet. 0 comment. Taxotere (docetaxel) is a cytotoxic drug that’s often used in chemotherapy treatments that deliver a “cocktail” of combined drugs intravenously to battle cancer. Many men express great hesitation to move to chemotherapy with both docetaxel (taxotere) and cabazitaxel (Jevtana) because of the side effects which can include alopecia (hair loss), nail changes, neuropathy, and dysgeusia (a distortion of the sense of taste). Dr. Raymundo Romero answered. Feb 8, 2008 09:23PM Taxotere Vial Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity COMMON side effects. The thing you need to do is to take care of your body by eating enough food, drinking enough water, and getting enough sleep. But don’t worry; this generally isn’t painful, and you’ll find new nails growing in underneath. Taxotere (Docetaxel) falls under the cytotoxic drug family. Feb 10, 2008 09:03PM Breast Cancer Discussion Forums - Access the shared knowledge of thousands of people affected by breast cancer If you or someone you know suffered permanent hair loss after taking Taxotere, you may have valuable legal rights. Feb 9, 2008 11:36AM wrote: I finished my 4 infusions of cytox and taxotere in April 2007. Somehow, going from short hair to no hair is easier than long hair to bald. Ear thermometers are notoriously inaccurate b/c you have to get the angle right (I'm a nurse, so I've tested lots) in the ear canal. I'm just glad the first treatment is over & I don't have to worry about it anymore. She stopped the taxotere, started a new IV of benedryl & steroids. Applies to cyclophosphamide: capsule, powder for solution, tablet. Some women experience lasting neuropathy, finding it takes many months for it to subside. PJ Hamel is senior digital content editor and food writer at King Arthur Flour, and a James Beard award-winning author. Learning About Breast Cancer. I think I will continue to take it even after treatment because I have always been a light sleeper and early waker. My doctor didn't say anything at all about Neulasta - does everybody get it? Your oncologist must believe that taxol combined with the cytoxan is the best for you based on your pathology report. Usually you’ll be given medication to take directly after your treatment, and this should reduce these nasty symptoms to general queasiness, if not eliminate them completely. Don’t put yourself at unnecessary risk. ok. so now I just got my results from the Oncotype DX test. Eyebrows and eyelashes are hanging on as is the hair on my legs and my pubes. 21 years experience Medical Oncology. imprint No data. The trouble I have is the next few nights and that is post-Neulasta shot so I'm not sure what is making sleep difficult. about 8 years 3 answers • follow anonymous Survivor since 2007. I think we are all probably all different. I've just started chemo for the first time. Very nervous, I start chemo tomorrow. I had a bit of joint pain up to about 6-8 months afterwards and mild swelling in the joints. Try taking a little more maybe...  40something: My hair started coming out about day 16. Just concerned since it’s second line to taxotere. This has been worse than the worst day I every had with chemo - 2-1/2 days of just yuck! Yet some people on the boards are NOT automatically scheduled for the shot but their oncs wait and test their wbc's to see if it is needed. Was it is the same place as last time? Decreased Blood Platelets 5. Feb 11, 2008 11:27AM wrsmith2X:  My friend finished chemo last October 07 and she says she now looks like she has a bad hair cut, so she does have hair. I was able to tolerate it well because it. My oncologist has me on 6 cycles of taxotere and cytoxan. Cytoxan + Taxotere, 4 times every 3 weeks. Is it possible for me to have more than a few days of feeling good in a row??? Depending on how old you are, among other factors, this infertility may be temporary or permanent. Taxol is a cousin of taxotere. Hopefully you’ll avoid this outcome! Has anyone been on taxotere& cytoxan for chemo? 1 month ago. I just started a regimen of taxotere and cytoxan for four rounds. Pain: You may have pretty significant joint pain that (hopefully) lasts just a couple of days, but may stretch beyond that. So the scenario is er+pr+, HER2-, no lymph node involvement, and ODX 21. I was wondering if it’s as effective as taxotere. This will probably happen a few weeks after your first injection. Is a milder regimen as chemotherapy goes. cc01 - There is truly no definitive guide as to when you'll feel bad or better or tired or energized or anything else. Disfigurement is not something we should accept as something that’s par for the course.” Dodson, now in her 40s, was diagnosed with a very aggressive, fast-growing tumor in 2010 at age 35. It took 14 days after the first treatment for my hair to fall out. I used Miralax and Senakot DS and so far it's working great. Try to eat small meals if that’s what you can manage, enough to keep you going. Planned maintenance - Tuesday 10th November, 7am-1pm. wrote: Thanks, guitarGrl. Sleep is so very important to me so I have no problems taking something to help me. Wonderful. Hi, I was on taxotere/adriamycin/cytoxan for 6 rounds of treatment after my intitial diagnosis (Jan 2011). A 16-year breast cancer survivor, her passion is helping women through this devastating disease. You’ll probably have four treatments – one every three weeks, so the whole thing will take about two and a half months. Thanks for the tip. I told the ladies on the other thread:  stay away from sick people!! I am still considering the chemo regimen of Taxotere and Cytoxan because I really dont' want to think about recurrence. I just want: A) some hair on my head again B) a left breast again C) stamina and energy and to feel good again and be able to care for my children as usual. KathyL Are there some people who can skip that step? How TC is given. wrote: Sleep continues to be an issue for me. I'm going to have steroids & anti-nausea day before/of/after. wrote: beegirl - go to the top of the page & click on my home. This morning I am feeling a huge zit just under the skin in my smile line - great....just what I need. You’ll be at your most susceptible starting 10 days after treatment, and extending to the next treatment. Drugs.com provides accurate and independent information on more than 24,000 prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines and natural products. A bit of queasiness has turned me to the compazine, so that could account for it somewhat. Caryn Answer Question. Sleep deprivation seemed to be my biggest issue other than of course fear. Suffering in silence, keeping a stiff upper lip (choose your favorite axiom) are not words to live by during chemo! Taxol/Taxotere and Cytoxan (TC) therapy is one of the most common types of chemotherapy given to women with early-stage breast cancer. Now focus on feeling better, rest, eat, exercise and be patient. I also walked on my treadmill 20-30 min., 3 to 5 days a week. All I did was put it on my toenails & the smell drove me so crazy I had to wash it off & it still left this weird taste in my mouth... I am hoping that mine doesn't come back gray but I guess I'll just be happy when it comes back. My hair is incredible how it came back! I heard that they can crack and come off. Does anyone have suggestions to alleviate taxotere and cytoxan side effects? My oncologist told me I should take a three month round of chemo (taxotere and cytoxan) as a precaution to kill any micro cancer cells that could be there. … During treatment, you usually see a cancer doctor, a chemotherapy nurse or a specialist nurse, and a specialist pharmacist. Hang in there!! Did your Onc find it this last time? Of course, I didn't notice anyone sick when I got this. FEC-T is 5 Fluourourocil, Epirubicin, Cyclophosphamide and Taxotere. Thankfully, TC is generally better tolerated than many other types of breast cancer chemo. Fatigue: As you advance through your two to three months of treatment, you’ll probably find yourself feeling more and more tired. Forum: Chemotherapy - Before, During and After → Topic: Taxotere and Cytoxan Side Effects. What's next for the Online Community? Feb 9, 2008 04:03PM My hair really started coming out after the 2nd infusion and we shaved it off. Hope you're better today. You may forget your best friend’s name, your own phone number, or which way to turn a doorknob… any number of heretofore simple tasks are made more difficult, simply because you’ve (temporarily, we hope) lost some short-term memory. I also had 4 cycles of Taxotere and Cytoxan. I have really appreciated following this conversation as I prepare for the next stage of treatment. GEICAM 9805 studied the efficacy of Taxotere against another chemotherapy drug, fluorouracil (Adrucil). I too had taxotere and had no problems with hair regrowth. I received Neulastas shots the day after my infusions each time. Constipation 6. Feb 8, 2008 06:20PM Does it get better? Feb 9, 2008 08:54AM SOON: Congratulations! I'm real sensitive to pretend flavors - especially sugar substitutes - but this stuff tastes good. KathyL I'm not worried about becoming addicted to OTC products or even prescribed sleep aids.....  As is the case so often with the different protocols by different oncologists, I get no oral steriods to take before or after my tx. - edited Do I need the steroids? Anyone … I’m usually feeling good after 5 days of Doxorubicin & Cytoxan, so I feel like if Taxotere doesn’t have different side affects I should proceed. Someone with the same problem I've been experiencing. The “C” part stops cancer cells from replicating. I had heard the horrors of Neulasta and asked for an alternative. I lost my hair in August of 06, It started growing back about 4 weesks after my last treatment. Breast Cancer Discussion Forums - Access the shared knowledge of thousands of people affected by breast cancer Ask him/her about the choice of Taxol, as opposed to Taxotere. wrote: Good Morning:  I think I found another use for our Tea Tree Oil - I am in the process of growing a huge zit (oy) and last night I put some on it....this morning it's smaller - yea! I woke at 2AM, ate a little and took some Motrin-- thankfully fell back asleep. Abnormal Peeling Of Skin 4. I'm hoping it's ending because even the cats are bored with sleeping so much. I just finished taking my chemo treatments taxotere (docetaxel) and cytoxen, when will I feel good again? Same thing with different protocols used by different oncologists. And a number of reasearchers are starting to lay the blame on these chemicals which are used in plastic....and just about everything we use and consume these days contain these chemicals. Anyone care to share their experience with how your body responded to Taxotere & Cytoxan? A Nail Disorder 2. I basically felt like I had a slight flu for a couple of days and took nothing at all and just rested. Just a thought. Chances of recurrence. The taxotere did cause some neuropathy issues, but my tumors shrunk 50%. Feb 9, 2008 11:32AM Contraindications. Did you have another lump? A 16-year breast cancer survivor, her passion is helping women through this devastating disease. If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression 1. I'm afraid to take the chemo because of the side effects but I'm afraid not to take it for fear the cancer will come back. Neulasta isn't a given - it seems they use it as needed. In fact, Taxol is the top-selling cancer drug worldwide. I'm also taking steroid pills the day before, the day of, and the day after. Essentially for the last 3 days I've been sleeping. She told me that one night she was washing her face and rubbed her eyebrow right off - I just cracked up, how weird would that be????? Your nails may become ridged and loose; they may detach about halfway down; or you may even lose them entirely. I still have body hair and my eyebrows and lashes are still here but I suspect that by next week things will change. My latest PET scan showed progression in a number of areas so my oncologist decided it was time for the big guns. You may be one of the unfortunate women who gets sick anyway, but take heart; you should start feeling better after about three days. Three out of 744 clinical trial participants who received Taxotere, doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide (TAC) developed the blood cancer. wrote: I finished 4 infusions of cytox/taxotere in 4/2007. wrote: Nausea again this morning! And eat enough to keep your strength up. I look like an apple doll! Post #1; Sun Apr 10, 2016; Jane K S. Jane K S. I have been achey and weak since. Cytoxan and Taxotere, like most other chemotherapy drugs, have a lot of unpleasant side effects. Even though I had one small positive node, my insurance is paying for the test. Patients may experience changes in blood counts due to leukemia and other blood disorders years after treatment. “The results give us guidance on which women seem to benefit from anthracycline chemotherapy and which women will do just as well with the TC regimen.” It's important to know that the regimen of Taxotere and Cytoxan was given for six cycles in the studies. In fact, Taxol is … I don't expect to not need chemo at all--just hope that I don't need more aggressive  chemo. tricoastal1 grew back in a few months. I'll see if it comes up now. I was just diagnosed with TNBC and am now two weeks post surgery. Increased risk of infection: You’ll be losing white blood cells; the drugs will destroy some of them, along with the cancer cells. Has anyone been on taxotere& cytoxan for chemo? I'm waiting to start until we get the results of the Oncotype DX test; there was a mix-up about sending the tissue to Genomic. Feb 10, 2008 07:50AM Feb 10, 2008 12:14PM Short-term memory loss and difficulty concentrating are its main characteristics. I believe my doctor ordered it for me as I wanted to give continuing working a shot and wanted to conceal my BC f/employees as long as possible, and the Neulasta was pretty much a guaranty of giving the best coverage to keep me going. The benedryl and the steroids are now fighting it out in my body to see if they get to put me to sleep or keep me awake like last night. Breastcancer.org is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing information and community to those touched by this disease. © 2021 Breastcancer.org - All rights reserved. Harsch Side effects requiring immediate medical attention. Thanks so much. ... appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. Yes, I was a little buzzy from treatment, but I believe between my walking and the shot that keeps your WBC count up was the reason. Taxol/Taxotere and Cytoxan (TC) therapy is one of the most common types of chemotherapy given to women with early-stage breast cancer. I wasn't sure about my onc's suggestion of doing the Neulasta shot the day after, but your conversation has convinced me that it would be best to go ahead and do it. taxotere & cytoxan - Advanced breast cancer. My blood counts bottomed out after a week so I had to have a shot of Neulasta 24 hours after each treatment. Now, I get a good solid 7 hours. I notice I have charlie horse cramps in my legs more now. If you break your neck, if you have nothing to eat, if your house is on fire, then you got a problem. You may find your fingernails and/or toenails are very weak and prone to damage. I didn't seem to have the after steroid crash since I haven't been awake enough to experience it! Its a good option as a long term sleep aide. I am on tamoxofin. I'm day 12 from 1st tx and wondering when my hair will fall out. He thinks it may be possible that I … If you do run up against this condition, try not to stress; if it doesn’t disappear pretty quickly once you finish chemo, it should lessen over time. The women who got Taxol every week were 27% more likely to be alive and free of breast cancer 5 years after diagnosis compared to those who received the standard Taxol treatment schedule. Forum: Chemotherapy - Before, During, and After. If you developed numbness ... Read More. Sores in your mouth, on your lips, or in your throat: Imagine cold sores inside your mouth — ouch! Anyway, I hate to hear that you guys have so much trouble sleeping. It started the morning after the dose and has continued in first my right hip/leg, then left my leg and moved to the left shoulder joint. Feb 10, 2008 08:51PM A group of researchers hypothesized that the adverse side effects (AE) of these two chemotherapy drugs, […] “Chemical menopause” has all the possible range of symptoms of normal menopause, but condensed into a smaller timeframe. Tingling: Some women experience tingling (neuropathy) in their hands and feet. I've had some major zits appear recently-- not my usual skin! Today I'm feeling jumpy from the steroids & probably because I shouldn't have had my usual ice tea for breakfast. Some women have six treatments; if that’s your schedule, you can add another six weeks to that estimate. I started a walking regimen of 20 to 30 minutes every morning 3 to 5 days a week on my treadmill. For more information, contact our firm today by filling out our online form or calling 1-800-YOURLAWYER (1-800-968-7529). This is who we mean when we mention doctor, nurse or pharmacist in this information. My big toenails How can you stay infection-free during chemo? Taxotere is used to treat the majority of breast cancer cases in the U.S., but it is not the only drug of its type available. on it. It was so great - I'm going to try it again tonight, but don't know if I should make a habit of it. I’ve heard that a potential side affect of Taxotere is alopecia…has anyone experienced this problem with this specific drug? wrote: Wendy:  I saw Robin R.  She looked great! wrote: How can you guys tolerate the smell of the tea tree oil? wrote: Guggerty:  Nice to know another use for TTO. I believe the exercise is what helped me fight off fatigue and of course it was great for me emotionally and physically. Hair Loss 6. I did find the correct spelling of the chemicals in plastic that are garnering a lot of attention lately....bisphenol A and phthalates. My number is 21. slbadkmts. I think it might be that I got the Neulasta shot this time. My hair did fall out from the taxotere but it . I either wake up every hour, try to get comfortable and finally drift off again and then do it again the next hour, and on and on it goes. Last night sucked b/c the bone aches started. It dropped my sodium levels too low and I had a couple of seizures. Due the fact I had just come off from going through IVF, right after my surgery, my hormones were all over the place. as far as how our bodies react. It was approved originally to.treat advanced breast cancer in patients who … I worked full time and most of my office did not even know I was going thru chemo!!! Your oncologist must believe that taxol combined with the cytoxan is the best for you based on your pathology report. → Nausea and vomiting: These can occur — can, not necessarily will, occur — but with the wide array of anti-nausea medications available, they aren’t nearly as prevalent a pair of side effects as they once were. you got the chemotherapy out of your way. wrote: ok guys - since we are all different - how do you know when your reaction is is normal vs. something you should call the doctor about? I have given up drinking water in bottles, a convenience I've enjoyed for the past 10 years and am looking for ways to try to avoid as much plastic as I can and it won't be easy considering practically everything is either in or contains plastic. Dx 11/1/2007, IDC, 1.5cm, Stage IIa, Grade 2, 1mic/20 nodes, Oncotype Dx 23, ER+/PR-, HER2-, TNBC, Chemo/TC (5), Surgeries, Lump, Mast/Rec, move PM 4 rads, infection(2),Exch, Re-do(2), tumor '09/B9, lesions: Thyroid, kidney, sinus, mastoid, "activity' spine/hip, mini/strokes, 12/10 Scan Spina Bifida (L1,2,3,4), Dx 11/8/2007, IDC, 1.9cm, Stage I, Grade 3, oncotype score of 37, 0/2 nodes with ITC's in 1 node, ER+/PR+, HER2-, bilateral mast & oophorectomy because BRCA2+, in the middle of 6 rounds of taxotere/cytoxan, then will have 5 years of Femara, Leesa 1st time 4/06 stage 1 grade 3 2nd time 1/08, our commitment to providing complete, accurate, and private breast cancer information. yea! I’ve heard that a potential side affect of Taxotere is alopecia…has anyone experienced this problem with this specific drug? 40somethingMom My dad hasn’t received any chemo yet and this is the first time. Is a milder regimen as chemotherapy goes. Mine seems to be touch and go-- some nights are good, some aren't. I personally like oral digital (but the batteries can die, so if it starts giving weird readings, it's probably that) and the newer temporal scanners-- very accurate and quick. 1st dx, 2007, IDC, Stage 1 (1.2cm), grade 3, 0/1 node, TriNeg.....2nd dx, 2011, IDC, Stage 2 (3.2cm & 1.5cm) grade 3, 0/1 node, Tri-Neg......BMX with DIEP 2/16/12......3rd dx, lung mets, Stage IV, 7/24/14. Thumb nails have blackish look to them but other nails seems OK. Chemo brain: This rather disheartening side effect is experienced by many women as they go through chemo. My onc says they often don't come out unless you do 6-8 tx of chemo (I'm doing 4). wrote: I'm about to start the CT regimen this week or next. wrsmith2x I didn't experience significant nausea. I've just had my first dose and I'm experiencing body aches and skin breakouts. 0. Didn't find anything in the stores that looked palatable, so I started looking on-line. Topic: Anyone on just Taxotere and Cytoxan. WellWater This is my nightly ritual though - maybe it will help some of you guys. Learn more about our commitment to providing complete, accurate, and private breast cancer information. Read 10 Responses. beegirl I'm new to this, so how do I add my diagnosis, etc.? Cough 7. Good luck on your upcoming treatment. Feb 10, 2008 09:03PM Feb 10, 2008 08:59PM The U.S. District Judge presiding over all federal Taxotere lawsuits has scheduled four additional bellwether cases for trial over the next two years, which are designed to … I have to say that, other than the nights after my Neupogen shots when my bones ache, I sleep very well. Ask your doctor how much to take. I've tried sleeping pills and they didn't seem to work, or if they did, I only slept for about 4 hours and would be more more tired the next day than if I had not taken it, in fact felt like I was falling alseep all day. Either you have heigthened sense of smell or my is dulled. I was using three different types of thermoters and kept getting different readings and I didn't want to go to Dr., but decided to go when one of the thermometers read 100+ , but good thing I did because it was over 100 and I had to be admitted to the hospital with IV Antibotics for three days and they didn't know where the infection was coming from , I don't mean to scare anyone, but there is a reason we have to watch that 100+ temperature. 0. You might do OK, though. Oh well, I'll take it if it means no hospital this time. 0. Another similar drug called Taxol was available to patients that is just as effective and does not cause long term baldness. Is this what makes you gain weight? This chemotherapy regimen is sometimes called AC followed by T. Taxol, Taxotere, and Abraxane (chemical name: albumin-bound or nab-paclitaxel) are all taxanes. This is my good week so I'm happy to be feeling good this week until chemo on Friday. Found this place called stained glass candy that sells hand-poured candy in 100 candy bags. by guggerty:  Thank you for your encouraging words - it really does help, and I wish my onc would have told me Taxotere was a kinder chemo, so will take that leap of faith next Friday. Feb 9, 2008 12:18PM I had four rounds of cytoxan and taxotere. Asked by anonymous. beegirl Just smells like regular nail polish. Sunshine:  I do the same steroid regimen as you. This is my biggest worry - that I will go through all of this CRAP and it will come back. I shaved my head on day 16 because it was itching and feeling tight but I still have growth on my head and probably could have waited but I wanted to take control and not be looking at my pillow every morning for "fall out". Hi ladies:  So sorry to hear that many of you are having trouble sleeping. If you have already written these answers please forgive me. 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