Raging Doxil Rash

I've had my 3rd treatment of Doxil. I had 8 treatments of Carbo/Taxol.Has anyone had a bad reaction to Doxil. I am sunburned, blistered and sore all under my armpits, on my breast and under my breast. Also on my elbows.I don't dare put a bra on.I take short luke warm showers.I also use ice when I'm getting treatment.I've been using bag balm and lotion that have been prescribed to me but nothing is working, any advise would be appreciated. I have 3 more treatments to go.Thank god I have nothing on my feet or hands.
Hugs and Prayers,
Terry

 

On 12/26/2008 ladyjogger31 wrote:

I've had my 3rd treatment of Doxil. I had 8 treatments of Carbo/Taxol.Has anyone had a bad reaction to Doxil. I am sunburned, blistered and sore all under my armpits, on my breast and under my breast. Also on my elbows.I don't dare put a bra on.I take short luke warm showers.I also use ice when I'm getting treatment.I've been using bag balm and lotion that have been prescribed to me but nothing is working, any advise would be appreciated. I have 3 more treatments to go.Thank god I have nothing on my feet or hands.
Hugs and Prayers,
Terry

Hi Terry.  I to had a reaction to Doxil.  The rash was on my abdomin and feet.   My oncologist stopped the treatment for about two weeks and I took prednisone pills .  The rash subsided enough for me to resume Doxil once again. I also used the Bag Balm.  It just takes time.  The good news is that I had stage 3C OVCA with the cancer returning while I was  getting carbo chemo, during the first three months. They changed  the chmo treatment  to Doxil, and  the Doxil worked so well for me, that my oncologist  had me have 22 doxil treatments. It will be a 6 yr anniversary for me this April.  I am doing great!  I hope that it works good for you as well.  I know that it is a difficult time right now...Donna

hi  i am kathy,

having my 3rd doxil friday. i have had rashes on my back end, hands, arms, and thighs.

i am Religiously taking 300mg of b6, oiling my skin, creaming after shower, and have been prescribed biagine topical. my cancer center recommended the above and the reactions have been 19 to 26 days after treatment. although after the topical script, the rashes have subsided and are tolerable within 4days. please feel free to contact me at

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. hope this helps. u r in my prayers. happy holidays.

 

survive 

 

kathy