Its a mild anti-depressant that makes me sleep like a baby! I did not use traditional sleep aids and used alternative methods. Feb 9, 2008 04:03PM - edited TC is commonly given with the goal of cure. It took 14 days after the first treatment for my hair to fall out. Chemo brain: This rather disheartening side effect is experienced by many women as they go through chemo. I've just had my first dose and I'm experiencing body aches and skin breakouts. wrsmith2x Taxotere (Docetaxel) falls under the cytotoxic drug family. Feb 9, 2008 08:02AM Anyway, hope all are well. I received Neulastas shots the day after my infusions each time. At first I think it was from the steroids, then from the muscle/body pain and now, who knows? “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. This has been worse than the worst day I every had with chemo - 2-1/2 days of just yuck! This fatigue can range from mild (increased difficulty climbing stairs) to major (staying in bed all day). tricoastal1 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. Taxol/Taxotere and Cytoxan (TC) therapy is one of the most common types of chemotherapy given to women with early-stage breast cancer. susan. lady4law Is a milder regimen as chemotherapy goes. No two ways about it, Cytoxan will see to it that you lose some or all of your hair. beegirl. I think it might be that I got the Neulasta shot this time. 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. If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression 1. 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. Feb 9, 2008 11:32AM It cured my Wegener's, but I have since discovered that I'm Azoospermic (infertile) and unable to have children. If you have already written these answers please forgive me. … imprint No data. Suffering in silence, keeping a stiff upper lip (choose your favorite axiom) are not words to live by during chemo! grew back in a few months. You may find your fingernails and/or toenails are very weak and prone to damage. Take it when you need it - don't take it when you don'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. I'll give the nurse a call and see what she thinks. I know I saw something about TTO being good for nails, skin and scalp - just don't remember what I read about it. I met with the oncologist who has ordered cyclophosphamide and taxotere. Drugs.com provides accurate and independent information on more than 24,000 prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines and natural products. These may crop up within a few days of treatment. TC is used to treat breast cancer.It may sometimes be used to treat other cancers. The nurse said that was a known reaction. 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. Cytoxan and Taxotere, like most other chemotherapy drugs, have a lot of unpleasant side effects. But don’t worry; this generally isn’t painful, and you’ll find new nails growing in underneath. So there has been alot of talk about my starting Cytoxan with my neuro and I. Feb 10, 2008 02:29PM 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). I'm also taking steroid pills the day before, the day of, and the day after. I really need to talk to someone who has been on just this regimen. I'm also taking steroid pills the day before, the day of, and the day after. yea! Caryn Answer Question. Topic: Anyone on just Taxotere and Cytoxan. 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. Try some gentle exercise, no matter how bad you feel; even walking helps. Patients may experience changes in blood counts due to leukemia and other blood disorders years after treatment. susan. So weird. Prescribed taxotere and cytoxan. After that, I went through the taxotere without problem. I had my 1st dose of chemo with cytoxan and taxotere on 10/23 and have never felt such pain before. Feb 10, 2008 09:03PM I'm just glad the first treatment is over & I don't have to worry about it anymore. but was given decadron to prevent nausea. Not much you can do about that; it’s annoying, and can affect your balance if it’s in your feet (since it feels like your feet are asleep); but it should go away once you’re done. I will be talking to my onc tonight, but I don't know if there are any alternatives. Feb 10, 2008 08:54PM I've just started chemo for the first time. The hair comes off next week and I am depressed about that as well. Is this normal? 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. slbadkmts. A chemotherapy nurse will give it to you. Feb 8, 2008 09:23PM Your doctor will talk to you about this treatment and its possible side effects before you agree to have treatment.TC comes from the name and initials of the drugs used. Due the fact I had just come off from going through IVF, right after my surgery, my hormones were all over the place. Each treatment is given by IV into your hand or arm, and should last about two to three hours. I basically felt like I had a slight flu for a couple of days and took nothing at all and just rested. Loss of appetite/metallic taste in your mouth: Many women report having a metallic taste in the mouth after treatment. Cough 7. I woke at 2AM, ate a little and took some Motrin-- thankfully fell back asleep. If you break your neck, if you have nothing to eat, if your house is on fire, then you got a problem. I have my treatments on Fridays and its Sunday and Monday before I'm fatigued and I take Tuesday to recover. Also, did any one have problems with their finger nails? Its a good option as a long term sleep aide. Anemia 4. Hi ladies:  So sorry to hear that many of you are having trouble sleeping. 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". 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... Ibuprofen, taken at fairly high doses, usually helps with this. Taxotere 80 mg/4 mL (20 mg/mL) intravenous solution. What I … Cancer has progressed to my bones. I know this sounds terribly vain, but did anyone else experience INSTANTANEOUS facial wrinkling when on the adriamycin/cytoxan? I'm trying to keep a positive attitude, but it is very hard. 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). Has anyone been on taxotere& cytoxan for chemo? KathyL 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. Data sources include IBM Watson Micromedex (updated 6 Jan 2021), Cerner Multum™ (updated 4 Jan 2021), ASHP (updated 6 … Wear sunglasses if you’ll be outdoors in bright weather; and try “artificial tears” eye drops to reduce the soreness. Shouldn’t you just be grateful the chemo saved your life?’ No, I should be alive and also have hair. I also have alot more grey … Feb 11, 2008 07:00PM Fig Newtons????? Taxotere (Docetaxel) falls under the cytotoxic drug family. You said it was incredible but didn't say how. Nail loss: This is a less common reaction to a taxane, and actually happens after chemo is finished, usually within a month or so. After I put it on my fingernails, I use a mild lotion on my hands (Jergens), which seems to knock down the smell some. Found this place called stained glass candy that sells hand-poured candy in 100 candy bags. wrote: I finished 4 infusions of cytox/taxotere in 4/2007. I am still very. She said the figs have always worked for her. Hopefully I can get more food in me today to get my strength back. Someone with the same problem I've been experiencing. My big toenails Another similar drug called Taxol was available to patients that is just as effective and does not cause long term baldness. 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. Has anyone been on taxotere& cytoxan for 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 hope that your fatigue passes quickely and you feel better very soon. 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. My number is 21. Thanks so much. I still have brows and lashes and hope to keep them. beegirl I really like my hair now, it's about six inches and I just cut it into a bob thing and had it highlighted,  I'll shave it when it gets close. Contraindications. Thumb nails have blackish look to them but other nails seems OK. (I would rather have the mastectomy all over again.) Approved by the FDA in 1996, Docetaxel resembles Paclitaxel, or Taxol, in chemical structure as they are both Taxanes. I’m not on cytoxan but I am on taxotere. Cells can’t live without DNA and die off when they’re deprived of it. If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression. I used Miralax and Senakot DS and so far it's working great. I pray that it never enters my soul. How TC is given. Taxotere Vial Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity COMMON side effects. In fact, some even kill themselves when their DNA is damaged. Hi there, I was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer two months ago, had a lumpectomy 5 weeks ago. 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. KathyL Ask your doctor how much to take. I am still considering the chemo regimen of Taxotere and Cytoxan because I really dont' want to think about recurrence. Avoid spicy foods, or anything that might irritate your mouth, including strong mouthwash. I worked full time. You might do OK, though. Read 10 Responses. wrote: GuitarGRL:  I know the TTO stinks bad! On a postive note, I spoke to a woman who went thru this 6 years ago - she is doing just great. Very nervous, I start chemo tomorrow. “Chemical menopause” has all the possible range of symptoms of normal menopause, but condensed into a smaller timeframe. 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. 10 Responses MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL Fernando Roque, MD. Either you have heigthened sense of smell or my is dulled. Take the usual measures you would during a flu outbreak: avoid crowds, wash your hands often, stay away from people who are sick. wrote: beegirl - go to the top of the page & click on my home. Remember, an infection you get now will be more serious than a cold, so use your common sense. I had heard the horrors of Neulasta and asked for an alternative. The “A” part of this “chemo cocktail” blocks DNA production in your cells, and inhibits the enzymes responsible for repairing DNA. Side effects requiring immediate medical attention. 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.