Docetaxel rash

Posted by hb on 07 Jun 2011, 12:13PM

Hi all,

Has anyone else experienced a bad itchy rash after docetaxel? It came up a few days after the treatment -- on my head, neck, shoulders -- itchy red bumps. I still have it 10 days after treatment! I've been using nappy rash cream but it's not really doing the trick. Any suggestions?

Heather

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Posted by Leonie Moore on 08 Jun 2011, 09:55AM

Hi Heather,  No I must say this is not something that I have experienced.  I do get a red "look" on my neck on the first day then it rises to part of my face the next day.  Then it is gone.  Seems like a bit of a reaction for you.  Have you spoken to the oncology nurses?  Our make-up is so individual and we all react differently but it is worth checking it out with the nurses.  XLeonie

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Posted by hb on 08 Jun 2011, 12:21PM

thanks Leonie, will def ask about it, it's driving me bananas :-)

Yes i DID

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Posted by Christine Denniss on 12 Jun 2011, 03:38PM

My Doctor told me it was thrush. She gave me Canestan cream to put on it but I found Curash powder better. I had it under my remaining boob and in my groin. I couldnt wear nickers at all for about three weeks. Just got rid of it and it was time for the next round of docetaxel. It is one mean SOB. And I I had to have more than 3 lots i was going to refuse. Just nasty.I suggest you talk to your oncol nurses and get it sorted ASAP and it doesnt get better by it self.

Take care

Hugs from Chrissy xoxox

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Posted by hb on 13 Jun 2011, 12:18PM

thanks Chrissy, yours sounds like it was even worse!

 

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