Switched to taxol from irinitecan

[Mford786]

Hello,

Mum had first dose of Taxol after having single dose of irinotecan. We had second opinion from another oncologist who suggested Taxol is proven to cause reduction in metastatic disease in ovarian cancer. Mum did not respond to carboplatin or caelyx ( liposomal Doxorubicin).

Any one with success stories of Taxol? What are the side effects?

Many Thanks

Losh

[Gonewith]

Hi, if you mean Paclitaxel, then I had six with Carboplatin and Bevacizumab (Avastin). It worked for me. bringing the ca125 from 7000 to under 35. I lost all my hair (every where). My worse side effect was numbness and tingling in my leggs not being able to walk after the chemo for few days.

[Kieran2018]

Hi Losh ,

I was told I would get very little benefit from taxol by my consultant however I started it along with avastin and it’s working well for me . My CA125 has dropped from over a 1000 down to 46 and I’m due a scan on the 13th . The side effects are loss of hair which effects me greatly. I also have discoloured and sore nails . I’m afraid I could loss them . Saying that I’m managing well .

Hope this helps . I wish your mum all the best . 🙏🙏xx