Any tips on docetaxel.

Posted by dianemb @dianemb, Jun 7 8:36am

I have nsc lung cancer and targeted therapy is no longer effective. My lung cancer dr is recommending docetaxel infusions. Anyone have any advice.
I’ve been in two clinical studies, have taken standard treatments and an immunotherapy so that’s why I am wary.
I was doing so well on the targeted therapy for almost two years. It made me so sad to face another treatment but trying to be optimistic. Thanks for any advice.

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I’ve had 2 infusions of Docetaxel so far, at 80% strength. One minor diarrhoea episode and nothing else. My oncologist started me on the reduced dose because I was quite weak from previous chemo and immunotherapy’s. I’m stage 4 with metastasis within the overall lung cavities only. I’m happy to stay at 80% until CT scan results after my 3rd infusion in 2 weeks. I may then up the next doses to 100%.

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I’ve had 2 infusions of Docetaxel so far, at 80% strength. One minor diarrhoea episode and nothing else. My oncologist started me on the reduced dose because I was quite weak from previous chemo and immunotherapy’s. I’m stage 4 with metastasis within the overall lung cavities only. I’m happy to stay at 80% until CT scan results after my 3rd infusion in 2 weeks. I may then up the next doses to 100%.

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Thank you for sharing. It’s good to read you’ve had no awful side effects. I go in this morning for second treatment. I was mainly just tired after first.
I wish you continued good healing. Thanks again for responding.

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Hi @dianemb, sorry to hear that you are having to switch treatments. Hopefully you continue to feel ok.
Here's a link to some older chit-chat about docetaxel from a different cancer group which may be helpful.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/docetaxel/
How many treatments are you scheduled for?

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Hi @dianemb, sorry to hear that you are having to switch treatments. Hopefully you continue to feel ok.
Here's a link to some older chit-chat about docetaxel from a different cancer group which may be helpful.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/docetaxel/
How many treatments are you scheduled for?

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I understand the usual course is six treatments, then a three month rest. Unless another clinical trial comes up that I would qualify for. I’m trying the cold cap business to try and keep my hair. It’s not guaranteed but I thought I would give it a go. It’s a bit uncomfortable but manageable. Thank you for your concern. It helps me immensely.

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