Question 1

is the chemo drug docetaxel (taxotere) considered a carboplatin based duplex?

Accepted Answer

No: Carboplatin and docetaxel (taxotere) are different drugs.  They are often used together as part of a "platinum-based doublet" such as in lung cancer chemotherapy.

Question 2

the drug is taxotere (docetaxel) and cyclophosphamide used in chemo due to early stage of invasive lobular carcinoma does side effect cause insomia , depression?

Accepted Answer

Chemo and cancer: Dealing with cancer and its treatment is not something easy to do in many cases. Not only it is affecting your physical condition, emotionally, you can also develop  anxiety, depressed mood, depression etc through out the battle. The chemo themselves do not give you insomnia. However, steroids are given prior to chemo, and this can cause insomnia. Depression/anxiety cause insomnia too.

Question 3

on taxotere (docetaxel). i am looking for an online support group?

Accepted Answer

Yes but . .: There are no support groups for this one agent alone.  There are many support groups for cancer treatment in general, usually disease specific like breast cancer, or ovarian cancer, etc.  These can be found on line easily or you can contact gilda's club or the american cancer society for the internet access for help.

Question 4

anyone else having a really rough time while on docetaxel chemotherepy?

Accepted Answer

You are not alone: Docetaxel sometimes is not very easy to tolerate. It also will depend on the dose used, your line of treatment, other medical problems, your age, previous history of chemo/radiation and episodes of very low white blood cells etc.If you experience any / significant side effects- please always tell and discuss with your 
oncologist. Link: http://www.Nlm.Nih.Gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a696031.Html.

Question 5

advice for taxotere/docetaxel?

Accepted Answer

Watch for diarrhea: Great drug for many things, but can cause diarrhea (amongst other side effects).

Question 6

can you tell me how docetaxel injection works?

Accepted Answer

See below: Docetaxel is an anti-cancer drug.  It's useful in a number of malignancies, such as breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, etc.  The drug interferes with cells which are trying to divide (to form two daughter cells).  A greater percentage of cancer cells are trying to do that at any particular time than non-cancer cells.  Typical side effects include numbness and low blood counts.

Question 7

is experience with docetaxel worse than experience with fec?

Accepted Answer

I don't think so: Do you mean fec (fluorouracil (5fu), epirubicin and cyclophosphamide)? If so, i think that the side effects with docetaxel are better compared to fec. However, it all depends on the dose. For many cancers we use a dose of 75 mg/m2 and in my opinion this much better tolerated than fec. Please make sure to ask your oncologist more details about docetaxel so that you are prepared.
Best wishes
ariel.

Question 8

is there a chemo alternative to docetaxel?

Accepted Answer

There may be: It depends on the type of cancer it is being used for. If it is for breast or lung cancer, yes there is a similar drug called Paclitaxel which can replace it in most cases. Discuss this option with your doctor. Another new drug is called nab-paclitaxel which is the best drug among the 3 of them.

Question 9

taxotere (docetaxel) side effects?

Accepted Answer

Taxotere (docetaxel): It may cause nausea, vomiting, hair loss, rash weakness, nail changes, joint pains, supression to bone marrow - anemia, decreased white blood cells, low platelet, numbness, tingling, infection etc. 
Read more here : http://www.Nlm.Nih.Gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a696031.Html.

Question 10

can gemcitabine be substituted for taxotere (docetaxel)?

Accepted Answer

Gem for taxotere (docetaxel): Short answer is no. It cannot be substituted. Now depending upon the underlying cancer whether lung, breast, pancreatic or any other primary solid tumor, one can use taxol, Abraxane or Navelbine (vinorelbine) (they are taxanes like taxotere). If we want to move to a different agent altogether, then Gemzar or a no of other drugs would be available depending upon what the primary tumor is.

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Is the chemo drug docetaxel (taxotere) considered a carboplatin based duplex?

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The drug is taxotere (docetaxel) and cyclophosphamide used in chemo due to early stage of invasive lobular carcinoma does side effect cause insomia , depression?

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On taxotere (docetaxel). i am looking for an online support group?

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Anyone else having a really rough time while on docetaxel chemotherepy?

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Advice for taxotere/docetaxel?

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Can you tell me how docetaxel injection works?

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Is experience with docetaxel worse than experience with fec?

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