Docetaxel Question

[huntergolfer]

Has anyone taking Docetaxel had issues with their toenails turning black and blue? If so is there anything that can be done for this?

[Hex40]

Mine did the same. I believe it’s a common side effect of the treatment. Regarding what can be done I ask others to chime in. What I can tell you is I completed 6 rounds at the end of November and the nails on my big toes fell off. My finger nails are almost back to normal. Toe nails have a long way to go.

[6357axbz in reply to Hex40]

Many here have successfully used ice packs on there feet and hands, and even heads to eliminate or reduce SEs of the chemo.

[huntergolfer in reply to 6357axbz]

Thanks for the reply.

[Hex40 in reply to 6357axbz]

Are the ice packs more intended for neuropathy and hair loss?

[6357axbz in reply to Hex40]

Yes but I believe they work for nails as well as the cold constricts the blood flow to the tissues that connect the nail.

[huntergolfer in reply to Hex40]

Thanks for the reply.

[patandemma in reply to Hex40]

my experience highly similar to hex40.

I spoke to Dr Snuffy Myers at a PCRI conference a few years ago---assured me it was a very common effect of docetaxel

[kick-prostate-cancer]

Very common. My husband had this issue with his toenails and fingernails. Got a NASTY infection on one finger, needing surgery. If anything looks 'off' to you (red, pus, etc.,) immediately go to your doctor.

His big toenails eventually either came off or broke into many pieces. He's been going to a podiatrist for almost a year now to take care of the nails for him.

Good luck!!

[Jmhanshaw]

I also lost all fingernails and toe nails following Docetaxel, and most were infected with fungus that lasted for over two years until I treated them with ProClearz Fungal Shield which has Tolnafate that cleared up the fungus!

[j-o-h-n]

Please give us more info about yourself: Age, Location, scores psa/gleason, treatment location(s), treatments to date, Doctor's name(s)? Thank you!!! All info is voluntary but it helps us help you and helps us too.....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Monday 03/23/2020 5:36 PM DST

[huntergolfer in reply to j-o-h-n]

I am 61 years old. Diagnosed in Nov. Gleason scores were 9 in all quadrants. Mets to bones. Took bicalutamide until starting chemo. Had one leupron shot so far and three docetaxel treatments. Being treated at Hershey med. center in PA. Oncologist is Dr. Monika Joshi. Psa started at 8.5 and has dropped to .4

[j-o-h-n]

Thank you for your quick and detailed reply. You may want to cut and paste it in your home page as a bio for future use and reference by other members. Good drop in your psa..... keep on keeping on........

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Monday 03/23/2020 7:36 PM DST