oc on taxol

[Kieran2018]

Hi everyone, I have started taxol three weeks ago. I was supposed to start Avastin at the same time but I had dental work done and it’s on hold until November. I’m stage 4B ovarian and I’m really struggling with the taxol . I’m really weak and fatigued. Anyone any experience of this .

thanks xx

[Saintgermain]

I'm in the states but would ask for extra fluids during your infusion or if your able go back for a another bag the following day there's also packets they sell on Amazon a nurse recommended them you add to water "IV infusion" I'm also on Avastin its been very tolerable.

[Kieran2018 in reply to Saintgermain]

Thank you will try that . Deferred today . Xx

[Sailorsue]

Hi Kieran, I don't know if it's any help but I was on carboplatin and taxol and avastin and would fall off a cliff with fatigue 3 days after every infusion. After some experimenting the dosage was reduced slightly and the steroids titrated down gradually over a week rather than just stopping which was a great help. I had avastin for 15 months after finishing chemo and also found it tolerable. Just some fatigue.

[Leniko]

yes, taxol is very harsh and fatiguing. The good news is, it works well for many. Avastin treatments kept me in maintenance for many years. I hope it works for you!

[Kieran2018]

Thank you all so much . Hopefully I start to feel better soon . Deferred today . Xx