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Hi all,
I am new here and looking for some advice. I recently came across this article, http://thelawfirm.com/Taxotere/ . It is a drug that is given for women who are undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. My sister has been diagnosed with breast cancer, and since I knew about her disease, I am doing all possible research about her disease, and the various treatments and medicines that are given to her. That is when I came across this shocking article. It is said that women will suffer permanent hair loss as a result of taking the breast cancer chemotherapy drug called Taxotere. And the most shocking part is that, despite having knowledge of the risk of permanent baldness, the manufacturers of Taxotere failed to adequately warn women or the medical community of this permanent side-effect. Now, this is a cause of worry. So does that mean my sister will also become permanently bald? Isn’t there any other alternative for this. So, whom do we trust?Hi Connie:
Sorry to learn of your sister’s dilemma. Cancer of any kind is challenging as are its treatments. My suggestion is that she consult her doctor/medical team/clinic for advice and any alternatives.
Take care.
Hi Connie:
Another thought….Sometimes when dealing with cancer treatments it is a case of trade-off. We are told that a certain drug may or may not have side effects that are a bit risky or have a permanent effect as in this case, baldness.
What a person has to decide for themselves is whether living with the side effect is worth it. For example, many cancer patients that undergo chemotherapy experience some form of permanent hearing loss. While serious, they will often decide that that is something they can live with. It is a price they are willing to pay to regain their health and live.
So in your sister’s case, if no other drug alternatives are available she will have to be the one to decide whether she can handle the side effects. She will also need to weigh the risks should she decide to discontinue treatment because of the possibility of going permanently bald. Her doctors/medical team are the best ones to help her assess any risks. Hope these thoughts help. Take care.
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