Chemo Side Effects

[Joeym1040]

On lupron since 2011, recurrance, SPLASH TRIAL, Provenge NOv 2023. Strarted on Taxatere (doxcetel) in March. My MO put me on an 18 infusion schedule (I believe 1/2 normal dose) because of my age, 84. I get infused ever week for 3 weeks, then 1 week off and continue for 28 infusions. I have had 6 infusions so far. My main complaint is i am very weak. My legs are weak, cant go for walks, and it seems to affect my balance. I am trying to get physical therapy. I there anything they cn give me to help this?

[God_Loves_Me]

Have you called triage line or talk to your dr about side effects ?

[Concerned-wife]

please call your doctor …should you get a walker? Can you do chair exercises to build up strength ? Wising you the best!

[j-o-h-n]

Unfortunately those symptoms come with age (call them birthday presents)......I'm 87 years old and have had them for a couple of years.

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n

[Joeym1040 in reply to j-o-h-n]

Thanks John. Always trying to figure out what's age related and treatment related.

[j-o-h-n in reply to Joeym1040]

That's Easy Peasy..........if it's covered by your medical insurance plan, then it's treatment related.

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n

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

John I have some good news for you. After 90 you forget about them.

[j-o-h-n]

Thank you, but do you mean age or yearly sex encounters?

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n