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How many cycles of taxotere can you go on?

So my husband is going to start taxotere chemo next week, we are scheduled for 3 rounds, then a recheck and then another three rounds. if it is all going well, will we continue to stay on this chemo longer? Or can you not do that? Just not sure how it all works, its all so overwhelming.So my husband is going to start taxotere chemo next week, we are scheduled for 3 rounds, then a recheck and then another three rounds. if it is all going well, will we continue to stay on this chemo longer? Or can you not do that? Just not sure how it all works, its all so overwhelming.

DefeatCancerin Advanced Prostate Cancer

Antioxidants

I was told that Alpha Lipoic Acid 600 mg daily and B-6 50 mg daily can help with neuropathy from Taxotere. I’m curious as to hear from others on this. Related: what about antioxidants in conjunction with immunotherapy (Keytruda) any science on that? ThanksI was told that Alpha Lipoic Acid 600 mg daily and B-6 50 mg daily can help with neuropathy from Taxotere. I’m curious as to hear from others on this. Related: what about antioxidants in conjunction with immunotherapy (Keytruda) any science on that? Thanks

Chugachin Advanced Prostate Cancer

Suggestions

In India zytiga/ Xantdi and taxotere will be there but don’t see expertise and other advanced drugs for sameIn India zytiga/ Xantdi and taxotere will be there but don’t see expertise and other advanced drugs for same

Ayra1in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Preventing peripheral neuropathy during Taxotere treatment.

A question: I will be starting Taxotere soon. Has anyone used the cold gloves and footwear to avoid issues with peripheral neuropathy, and how successful were they in avoiding this side effect? Thanks in advance for your response.A question: I will be starting Taxotere soon. Has anyone used the cold gloves and footwear to avoid issues with peripheral neuropathy, and how successful were they in avoiding this side effect? Thanks in advance for your response.

jholmqin Advanced Prostate Cancer

Neuropathy- consider acupuncture

I had pretty significant neuropathy in my feet after Taxotere. Nothing was really working, tried some supplements that one PA recommended to no avail. I finally tried acupuncture on a recommendation- it took about 4 or 5 visits, but it started getting better. Pretty much gone now.I had pretty significant neuropathy in my feet after Taxotere. Nothing was really working, tried some supplements that one PA recommended to no avail. I finally tried acupuncture on a recommendation- it took about 4 or 5 visits, but it started getting better. Pretty much gone now.

Chugachin Advanced Prostate Cancer

Zytiga no longer working, moving on to Enzalutamide.

Due to the coronavirus the doctor wants to avoid him going to health facilities so he will not be ordering scans and doing Taxotere as was the plan. My Dad will now be starting Enzalutamide. Can anyone offer their experience on this drug?Due to the coronavirus the doctor wants to avoid him going to health facilities so he will not be ordering scans and doing Taxotere as was the plan. My Dad will now be starting Enzalutamide. Can anyone offer their experience on this drug?

j5000in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Taxotere Question

Is it normal for psa to go from 560 to 513, then go above 600 on just two infusions of taxotere. This the worst rollercoaster.Is it normal for psa to go from 560 to 513, then go above 600 on just two infusions of taxotere. This the worst rollercoaster.

Sapmiamiin Advanced Prostate Cancer

Still here.

I'm now half way through 6 cycles of Taxotere chemo. The point is that we all have setbacks. My stamina is reduced and I am now retired, but I still go to the gym and do what I can, even though it's nothing compared to what I could do before.I'm now half way through 6 cycles of Taxotere chemo. The point is that we all have setbacks. My stamina is reduced and I am now retired, but I still go to the gym and do what I can, even though it's nothing compared to what I could do before.

jholmqin Advanced Prostate Cancer

What is the next possible treatment

I have finished chemo with Taxotere and was wondering but could be thw next treatment that I could be looking at. Will it be radiation and if so how to they still treat the lungs. I have been on Lupron since Jan 2019I have finished chemo with Taxotere and was wondering but could be thw next treatment that I could be looking at. Will it be radiation and if so how to they still treat the lungs. I have been on Lupron since Jan 2019

Todd53in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Abiraterone finally working

Was getting psychologically prepped for another round of chemos, had 15 Taxotere chemo sessions Taking 4 pills with a cup of yogurt and then breaking fast 30 mins later.Was getting psychologically prepped for another round of chemos, had 15 Taxotere chemo sessions Taking 4 pills with a cup of yogurt and then breaking fast 30 mins later.

dockamin Advanced Prostate Cancer

Pleural Effusions

On weekly taxotere now, 3 weeks on and one off. They are thinking I need to get things drained in chest. Have not been able to be as mobile yet from radiation for met hot spots in ribs and then Xofigo. Still on Lupron 6 months shot and monthly Zometa.On weekly taxotere now, 3 weeks on and one off. They are thinking I need to get things drained in chest. Have not been able to be as mobile yet from radiation for met hot spots in ribs and then Xofigo. Still on Lupron 6 months shot and monthly Zometa.

Nutters85in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Proxalutamide clinical trial?

(Dx 2015, mets to bone, Gleason 9 on Lupron injections, has had radiation, one Taxotere infusion, couldn't tolerate) his MO suggested today a clinical trial for Proxalutamide. Would appreciate feedback on it. Side effects? Did it work for you? How it compares to Xtandi?(Dx 2015, mets to bone, Gleason 9 on Lupron injections, has had radiation, one Taxotere infusion, couldn't tolerate) his MO suggested today a clinical trial for Proxalutamide. Would appreciate feedback on it. Side effects? Did it work for you? How it compares to Xtandi?

YellowLabin Advanced Prostate Cancer

Prostectomy trial or not?

Started taxotere in June. My husband completed taxotere 1 and 1/2 weeks ago. Had scans yesterday. Shrinkage of bone and lymph Mets and prostate gland. Psa down to 1.4. Results are supposed to be good.Started taxotere in June. My husband completed taxotere 1 and 1/2 weeks ago. Had scans yesterday. Shrinkage of bone and lymph Mets and prostate gland. Psa down to 1.4. Results are supposed to be good.

longleafin Advanced Prostate Cancer

Day before halfway with 6 cycle Taxotere Chemo

What's up fellow travellers, So just know going into this update I've been on this trip since 2009, gleason 9. No mets until late 2019(Lymph nodes). On Androgen blockers since 2012. My labs continue to excel. In 6 weeks the PSA has dropped by 52 points, and all the Immune system, kidney, and liverWhat's up fellow travellers, So just know going into this update I've been on this trip since 2009, gleason 9. No mets until late 2019(Lymph nodes). On Androgen blockers since 2012. My labs continue to excel. In 6 weeks the PSA has dropped by 52 points, and all the Immune system, kidney, and liver

zenbee13in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Increase in PSA during Taxotere?

Seeking feedback from those who have seen PSA increase on taxotere with sharp PSA doubling time . Please advise-Seeking feedback from those who have seen PSA increase on taxotere with sharp PSA doubling time . Please advise-

DSEEin Advanced Prostate Cancer

Abraxane/Carbaplatin

I’m starting Nov 21 and I’ve had chemo twice before and Taxotere gave me horrible reaction so the Abraxane supposed to be a little better “they” say but I’d like to hear from someone who has actually had it. Thanks Debbi PS: I’m scaredI’m starting Nov 21 and I’ve had chemo twice before and Taxotere gave me horrible reaction so the Abraxane supposed to be a little better “they” say but I’d like to hear from someone who has actually had it. Thanks Debbi PS: I’m scared

Stage4Girin My Ovacome

The Other Breast

I had a right mastectomy in Oct because the cancer there was Her2 - and it was growing again after I stopped taxotere. I now have only 3 small her2+ places in my left lung that I’m about to have sbrt on one of them. I’ve been on herceptin and perjeta for her2+ and it’s been under control.I had a right mastectomy in Oct because the cancer there was Her2 - and it was growing again after I stopped taxotere. I now have only 3 small her2+ places in my left lung that I’m about to have sbrt on one of them. I’ve been on herceptin and perjeta for her2+ and it’s been under control.

Stayshain SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer