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swimtan
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PostPosted: Tue May 31, 2005 3:41 pm    Post subject: Sinus Problems during chemo Reply with quote
I have just finished 4 of 4 A/C chemo treatments for Stage IIB breast cancer and am soon going to start 4 sessions of Taxotere. I have had awful sinus isssues since starting A/C. Anyone with experience out there with Taxotere and sinus problems? Hopefully it is only related to the A/C. Also I have tried so many anti-nausea drugs and still feel like I have a burning sensation in the pit of stomach.
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Diag in Feb 2004 - 45
March 2004 - Lumpectomy
March 2004 - Left Mastectomy
Ductal Invasive Carsinoma
Primary Tumor 6.2cm
2 of 18 nodes positive
Started dose dense in April 2004 AC (4 wks) followed by Taxotere (4 wks). Then 30 rads.
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 09, 2005 6:07 pm    Post subject: Re: Sinus Problems during chemo Reply with quote
Hello

Any drug that suppresses the immune system can make you more prone to having respiratory infections, such as sinus infections. I don't know if that's what you're dealing with, but it would be one of the most common reasons for you to be having sinus pain.

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Leo
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marie
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 18, 2005 10:16 am    Post subject: Re: Sinus Problems during chemo Reply with quote
I am on taxotere after a first disastrous go with gemcitabine and carboplatin for grade 3B adenocarcinoma in my right lung, with malignant pleural effusion. Drained of 6 liters since December.
I find the taxocetere a breeze, am well medicated against the side effects and the tumour has shrunk after one apllication.
My doctor - blessedly a woman - is set to give me 6 applications of taxotere before trying out an experimental tablet which tackles the cancer cells differently.
Good luck with your treatment.
Am being "turned around" from a life expectancy of 6 months to going on one year to two.
Can't be bad!
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