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Tychad
Tychad Member Posts: 65
edited December 2018 in Stage IV/Metastatic Breast Cancer ONLY

Hi. I was hoping someone could help me out. I am on abraxaine I’ve had it 8 times so far. I don’t know if this is a side effect or not but my feet are swollen ,hurt have pins and needles and feels numb. And now it’s also in my finger tips. It’s really starting to scare me. I don’t see my oncologist until ThursdayIf any body can help I would appreciate it. Thank you. Rhond

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  • illimae
    illimae Member Posts: 5,710
    edited December 2018

    The numbness and pins/needles are neuropathy, common with taxanes. I had it when I was on abraxane too. My MO reduced the dosage, which helped a lot. I also swollen feet at the end of my initial treatment, once checked and cleared of possible blood clots, I was advised to relaxed with my feet elevated and it resolved within two weeks.

    I would call or email your onc tomorrow, just in case they want to see you sooner.

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  • Micmel
    Micmel Member Posts: 9,450
    edited December 2018

    sounds like neuropathy is starting to take hold. I have had abraxane as well 9 treatments of it and that was my limit because of the same problem. I started on some nerve medications that helped a little, but the only thing was stopping the abraxane and time that allowed some recovery. It's a very uncomfortable feeling I know. Talk to your MO about this. I hope that you find your balance. Much love ~M~

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