Friend having a very tough time with Taxol

What is she sick with?  Nausea?  Pain? I had trouble with Taxol and my onc told me that it would have been much worse had I done the DD therapy versus the weekly therapy.  I struggled with a lot of pain in my back and legs - It hurt just to be touched, hugged and at times uncomfortable to with clothes touching me.  I did use pain medication.  I didn't have nausea with Taxol, thank goodness, but did struggle with the high doses of steroids.  The steroids were just something I had to deal with.

I would suggest you're friend get in touch with her onc to discuss the SE's or if possible, you could call and let them know what is going on with your friend, even if they can't talk to you about her without consent.

Jenn brought up a good point and it does remind me that I was due to get DD Taxol, but because of the trial I was in I had to get weekly Taxol.  However, the onc agreed to switch me back to DD if I choose to early enough and wanted to back out of the trial.

I felt worse with the TAXOL  than with the AC.  I was on DD.  Is your friend taking Claritan D and Aleeve for pain?  That seemed to help me.  I was extremely weak and tired and breathless from it and when I finished with it I still felt that way for a good month or 2 afterwards.  I did notice that the chemo center  made sure to infuse me over a hour period and also included Benedryl, and Ativan.  But the leg pain and numbness was what I really noticed afterward.  I hope your friend feels better soon.  If she's feeling this lousy, tell her it's because the TAXOL is kicking cancer's ass.

Barb