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At our wit's end nearly.My husband thinks this treatment is killing him more than the actual cancer.He has a fever again plus a bloated feeling in his abdomen and he's passing blood in his stools (piles?)Onc said the pain in his abdomen ISN'T due to the lymphnodes there (so to what?)I'm sure the worst is yet to come and he's only holding out because he is so strong physically still.Not much to do other than wait....
When on taxotere, the onc should be following on a regular basis and watching for side effects. I think I'd get a new onc. Here is info to watch for from the Taxotere site. If your husband continues to have problems, take him to the hospital ASAP. Good luck and take care, JC
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: Taxotere® treatment can cause serious, physically limiting, and potentially life-threatening side effects, such as infection, low blood-cell counts, allergic reaction, and retention of excess fluid (edema).
Taxotere® should not be given to patients with low white–blood-cell counts, abnormal liver function, or a history of allergic reactions to Taxotere® or any of the ingredients in Taxotere®.
Before each Taxotere® treatment, all patients treated with Taxotere® must receive another medicine called dexamethasone. This drug can help reduce the risk of fluid retention (edema) and allergic reactions.
Hi,
Can you look to see if blood is leeching out of his stools? If so, that could be a bleeding ulcer.
Just recently, my husband had exactly that, and he is not a cancer patient. I brought him straight to the ER. He had an endoscopy and they found an ulcer the size of a quarter.
While in the hospital, he needed 2 units of blood. It took him well over a month on medication before he felt well again. Sure hope this helps.
Love to all,
Marylou
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