Has anyone had an adverse reaction to Carbo/taxol I had my first session on the 29th sept then on day ten came out in an all over rash except my face, I was at the hospital and mentioned it to them saw a young doctor who said it couldn't be the chemo as too delayed a response !!!!!!
I was given antihistamine but am still itchy and have the rash HELP
Thank you Pam xxx
I had an all over body rash after 2nd carbo/taxol the following evening. I phoned the chemo helpline and they asked me to go to the hospital but it was 10pm at night so I did not go, took anti histamine and rash disappeared but was back next day. Saw a doc, rash had started to fade a bit but had took a photo on my phone. The ONC put it down to an allergic reaction to the taxol so would not give me anymore swapped it and now on carbo/caelyx. If I were you would phone the chemo helpline to ask their advice and to ask what you could take/maybe see another doctor. Good luck.
Hi Kazrazmataz,
I am going back to see the consultant on the 16th I took photos also so can show her,how do you find the Carbo/caelyx????
Pam xx
Have been fine on the Carbo/Caelyx, have chemo every 4 weeks because the Caelyx is longer acting. Personally I think its not as tough as the Paclitaxol. There are some side effects to Caelyx but I have not had any at all. Does not affect hair follicles so my hair is growing back (not that that is important).
PS Pam - maybe get a 2nd opinion on the rash if its 2 weeks since your last chemo? Good luck
Karen xx
Hi there
My mum had a horrible rash over her head, chest and arms. This was Down to an allergic reaction from her chemo (carbo and gem).
Even after nearly 3 months of no chemo her skin is still itching.
Wishing you all the luck in the world
Xxxz
Hi Pam. I didn't have an itchy rash but I did have flushing of the skin with each dose of carbo/Taxol. Would come on after a day and last for a couple of days bor so. If you are worried ask to see the consultant at your next appointment. Good luck. Ann. Xo
I also had a reaction to this chemo but it was the following day. The next time I had it they infused it over a longer period of time and I didn't have it again. Nothing worse than itching !
Hi my name is Cheryl yes I had a bad reaction my first time getting it. I did not break out into a rash I had a terrible reaction it felt like a elephant was sitting on my chest my hands were like they were on fire I felt like I had to go to the restroom and when the nurses had touch me it felt like they were burning me. I wanted to remove all my clothing and my blood pressure went sky high. All I could say was Jesus 3 time and it went away.
Last of six carboplatin/taxol , in final ten minutes had allergic reaction ...covered in hives rapidly , given anti histamine intra venously , saved from anaphylact shock by wonderful nurse who sprang into action !!
Also bad reaction to anti biotic , also caused rash ...ghastly , but goes .
I used to go red from the neck up after the steroids I had to take before carbo/taxol and then had flushing all over for about four days .My skin got very dry especially toes and fingers so I don't think it is unusual.That was in2000 and was listed amongst the side effects.
Hi everybody,
Thank you for your replies I'm seeing my consultant on Thursday I shall see what she says
Pam xxx
Well saw my consultant she listened said ok we will up your steroids, so had my Chemo last Monday I mentioned to the nurse about the new dosage of steroids she said nothing written on my notes!!!! I didn't really want more steroids so just said ok, but because of my rash I am on Cetirizine every day.
Trouble is now I find it hard to eat as I feel so full up all the time and find it hard to swallow anyone else had this problem????
Thanks
Pam xx
Caeylx rash 
Rash on Caelyx?
Taxol rash
Neck rash looks dark?
