OK. . . So a couple of days ago I didn't get much sleep, and I had a meltdown. That's only my 2nd meltdown since my diagnosis, so I'd say my positivity record is still pretty good. I was better yesterday.
While I'm still going to discuss my concerns with my doctor before Monday's Taxol treatment, I've done a little more research and found that most people tolerate Taxol pretty well. The website I had found on the 25th didn't mention anything about the health status of the people who were reporting. For all I know, they could have had pre-existing conditions (obesity, hypertension, etc.) and may have not been in the best shape to begin with. They may eat McDonald's everyday for all I know. I am taking care of myself, darn it! I drink Kangen water (alkaline water) to reduce the amount of acid in my body. You know, cancer can't survive in an alkaline environment! It thrives on an acidic environment. I eat lots of fruits and vegetables, and I rarely eat red meat. It's all good!
One reason I had my meltdown: When I got my "cancer side effects talk" from Jackie at Dr. VanderMolen's office before I started my Adriamycin/Cytoxan treatments, she told me we'd discuss the effects of Taxol before I started my Taxol treatments. Well, then her daughter had twins and she's been off helping her ever since. I never got my Jackie Taxol talk, and I feel like that may have helped me prepare. Congrats on the twins. I'm really happy for their family, but what about ME? Sorry to be so selfish, but who's the back up for Jackie? Waaaaaaaaa. OK. I'm over it.
I'm going out tonight to celebrate a very good friend's 50th birthday. It's a girls night out. Dueling pianos and Mexican food. Woo hoo! Should be fun.
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Sandy,
Hey there. I wanted to let you know that my mom was on Taxol and responded really well. She did have numbness in her hands and feet, but she did not experience joint pain or any other side effects. She was eventually taken off of it because of the numbness. Her dr didn't want to limit her ability to care for herself (ie. buttoning her clothes). She is now on braxton ( I think that is what it is called.) She is responding well with this and the numbness has lessened. I hope this info helps.
Take care.
Roxie
Thank you Roxie. And give your mom a big hug from me! Wend to FC this morning, and Bruce had me in tears.
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