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Chemo-induced Peripheral Neuropathy and Breast Cancer
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@colleenyoung - I have had three of the four cycles. Yes, they have presented options (reduce Taxotere, replace Taxotere with adriamycin, Cytoxin only). Deciding what to do this week when my oncologist gets back from vacation. The CIPN is pretty bad in my feet and legs… and worsening.
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It is such a hard decision, KK57. Keep in mind that the dosage of Taxotere is based on numbers - averages of all patients. But for you, the optimal dosage may be too toxic. You mustn't think that by reducing or eliminating Taxotere for the final round means that you're not getting the optimal dosage. It just means they are making an adjustment that's right for you - enough chemo to kill the cancer cells and not too much that the toxicity leads to lower quality of life. I encourage you to have an honest and open conversation with your oncologist and express your fears and concerns.