Sunday, May 08, 2011
Like many other people, I had Taxol (paclitaxel) as part of my chemo. Both Taxol and its cousin Taxotere (docetaxel) need to be dissolved in a solvent before they are administered. My doctor explained to me that many patients are allergic to the solvent, so I would need premedication with steroids an...
It would be great to reduce the delivery time - but like you, I'd question the "easily managed" peripheral neuropathy. And 10% is enough that I'd think long and hard about this, as a non-metastatic patient. Hopefully, I won't have to make this choice; but for those who do - neuropathy can be a lifelong condition, and as anyone who has it knows - it's not a whole lotta fun. So, buyer beware. Thanks for this "hot off the press" info., Phyllis - PJH