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Posted 2/3/2017 5:52 PM (GMT -5)
Dear Team Chris,

I'm so sorry this disease has been so aggressive toward your husband. When I think of all my wife has endured I can literally feel your pain. You are in our prayers.

Just FYI I had a very bad reaction to Taxotere. I was on life support in 2014 for 5 days. PE's and congestive heart failure. In the hospital for 17 days and on oxygen for 6 months. After a year I fully recovered.

In 2016 I went on Cabaxataxel (Jevtana) and Carboplatin. No side affects at all. I don't know if your husband is up for it or if his MO would approve it, but it did bring my PSA back down.

You are in my thoughts and prays. Keep loving him! The power of love has miracles in store.

My Best to you,

Rick
Posted 2/3/2017 10:03 PM (GMT -5)
TeamChris,

I'm brand new here. Sorry to read your story--tough times. When I had my chemo last year, my MO got me approved for Jevtana instead of Taxotere. He believes it works better and it is MUCH easier to tolerate. I was able to work full time throughout my chemo. I didn't lose hair or have digestive issues at all, just some fatigue during the middle of the 3-week cycle.

Not that it has done much good for me, unfortunately. PSA rising, so now I'm trying Xtandi and looking at Provenge and Xofigo.

I will try to keep up with the posts here and pray for your husband.

Blessings.
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