She manages a large and active online survivor support network based at her local hospital and shares her wisdom and experience with the greater community via HealthCentral.com. Note to self: no ice tea when on those pills. Sunshine: I do the same steroid regimen as you. For more information, contact our firm today by filling out our online form or calling 1-800-YOURLAWYER (1-800-968-7529). 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. I'm so sorry. I am still considering the chemo regimen of Taxotere and Cytoxan because I really dont' want to think about recurrence. I had four rounds of cytoxan and taxotere. on it. Thanks in advance for your replies. Ask him/her about the choice of Taxol, as opposed to Taxotere. How long will I be this tired? This “white-cell booster” works to keep your white-cell counts up. I'm also taking steroid pills the day before, the day of, and the day after. How TC is given. How can you stay infection-free during chemo? Breastcancer.org is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing information and community to those touched by this disease. leesa I had a bit of joint pain up to about 6-8 months afterwards and mild swelling in the joints. The “A” part of this “chemo cocktail” blocks DNA production in your cells, and inhibits the enzymes responsible for repairing DNA. So the scenario is er+pr+, HER2-, no lymph node involvement, and ODX 21. I will be talking to my onc tonight, but I don't know if there are any alternatives. Anyone … What's next for the Online Community? Feb 9, 2008 09:11PM wrote: I am having trouble sleeping as well, also thought steroids but here it is has been a week since the steroids?? I worked full time. I had been on arimidex and then aromasin for months, but I guess they just … She stopped the taxotere, started a new IV of benedryl & steroids. Cancer has progressed to my bones. I was still popping Imodium late last evening, but maybe the runs have finally stopped. 0. 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. Cytoxan + Taxotere, 4 times every 3 weeks. guitarGrl I am hoping that mine doesn't come back gray but I guess I'll just be happy when it comes back. I. any case, he said, Taxotere-Cytoxan is now an attractive alternative. Breastcancer.org 120 East Lancaster Avenue, Suite 201 Ardmore, PA 19003 you got the chemotherapy out of your way. The latest article I read in Conscious Choice talks about studies being done in Sweden regarding the number of girl babies being born versus males. I have been done with chemo for a year now and have hair about 5 inches long. Forum: Chemotherapy - Before, During, and After. T – docetaxel (Taxotere ®) C – cyclophosphamide. Feb 11, 2008 07:00PM Take it when you need it - don't take it when you don't. Thanks! Kathy: I found my 2nd tx a little harder than my first one but hoping that the 3rd coming up this Friday will be easier than the 1st two - hey a gal can dream, can't she. I'm sure you'll pull through. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Cytoxan.. For the Consumer. Got lots of movies to watch this weekend while I am couch ridden! So, I sent the MS specialist ... on that, he thinks it is premature to start on the Cytoxan. wrote: cco1 = we are all different so its hard to say. Planned maintenance - Tuesday 10th November, 7am-1pm. guitarGrl I did have fatigue but was able to work while . “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. Applies to cyclophosphamide: capsule, powder for solution, tablet. Some women experience lasting neuropathy, finding it takes many months for it to subside. My latest PET scan showed progression in a number of areas so my oncologist decided it was time for the big guns. I think it might be that I got the Neulasta shot this time. Side effects requiring immediate medical attention. I just started a regimen of taxotere and cytoxan for four rounds. grew back in a few months. I also walked on my treadmill 20-30 min., 3 to 5 days a week. Remember, an infection you get now will be more serious than a cold, so use your common sense. I believe the exercise is what helped me fight off fatigue and of course it was great for me emotionally and physically. SOON: Congratulations! Thumb nails have blackish look to them but other nails seems OK. I seem to have the most trouble sleeping the first night only, the other two nights I'm fine. wrote: Wow- you got it again so close to the first time?!! I … My big toenails Fatigue: As you advance through your two to three months of treatment, you’ll probably find yourself feeling more and more tired. On a postive note, I spoke to a woman who went thru this 6 years ago - she is doing just great. Feb 10, 2008 09:03PM TC is commonly given with the goal of cure. For those of you who were nauseous - does it continue throughout or does it go away eventually? - edited Taxol/Taxotere and Cytoxan (TC) therapy is one of the most common types of chemotherapy given to women with early-stage breast cancer. If you developed numbness ... Read More. Found a great thing - the dental hygienist recommended sugarless hard candy to keep my mouth moist. WellWater wrsmith2x Taxol is a cousin of taxotere. I am still considering the chemo regimen of Taxotere and Cytoxan because I really dont' want to think about recurrence. Hair loss: Sorry. color pale yellow shape No data. The hair comes off next week and I am depressed about that as well. As more and more women experience chemo brain, researchers are trying to figure out just what’s going on, and how to provide relief. You might do OK, though. “Chemical menopause” has all the possible range of symptoms of normal menopause, but condensed into a smaller timeframe. You can see my side effects from the first. Mine are given to me in the IV along with the Aloxi pre chemo drip - and they don't seem to affect my sleep the night of tx. Taxotere (Docetaxel) falls under the cytotoxic drug family. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Cytoxan.. For the Consumer. Feb 10, 2008 07:50AM You are in my prayers! Breast Cancer Discussion Forums - Access the shared knowledge of thousands of people affected by breast cancer 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 also switched from my tylenol pm to ativan,better but it still takes hours to get to sleep, but also worried should I do that every night, here it is 1:00am and I'm wide awake, I plan to ask my onc this week. Very strange. I did not use traditional sleep aids and used alternative methods. In fact, Taxol is the top-selling cancer drug worldwide. Anemia 4. I've just started chemo for the first time. But the bone aches are so bad today-- worse than round 1. Try to prevent them by chewing on ice chips during the first five minutes or so of your injection; this works for some women. This fatigue can range from mild (increased difficulty climbing stairs) to major (staying in bed all day). I put this on 1-2 times a week. 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. 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. And mention to your doctor that you’re feeling uncomfortable; he or she may want to check to make sure you don’t in fact have a bladder infection. Three out of 744 clinical trial participants who received Taxotere, doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide (TAC) developed the blood cancer. taxotere & cytoxan - Advanced breast cancer. 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. I received Neulastas shots the day after my infusions each time. Hope you're better today. I don't know if I can do this! on it. Its a mild anti-depressant that makes me sleep like a baby! I'm also taking steroid pills the day before, the day of, and the day after. ok. so now I just got my results from the Oncotype DX test. Constipation 6. Drugs.com provides accurate and independent information on more than 24,000 prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines and natural products. My onc says they often don't come out unless you do 6-8 tx of chemo (I'm doing 4). I was wondering if it’s as effective as taxotere. 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