I almost lost my fingernails as they all lifted from the nailbed and oozed. The first sign was red lines across each nail. Keep an eye out for infection....even after finishing Taxol yet still going for Herceptin...that was when I got MRSA on my arm. Take their cautions for infection control seriously...even in the best of circumstances it can happen. Constipation can be as much a problem as diarrhea can be so tons of water and walking can help, plus keep Miralax on hand. Peppermint tea and gingersnaps helped my nausea. Do not shave your head with a hand razor...that is probably was introduced MRSA into my body in the first place. Try to close your eyes and imagine life a year from now with all this behind you. Accept help and ask for help. Don't try to be a super hero. Allowing others to help you helps them as much as it does you, but sometimes they just need you to let them know what you need...like I asked my neighbor to walk my dog for me each day. That blessed her as much as it helped me, she said. Hope this helps a little. Sorry I just sort of rambled on ;)

Ask for a SLOW infusion.... the slower the better because it reduces some of those nauseating side effects. Treatment centers often don't like the slow-drip method because it is time-intensive, but you can insist. Initially, I had to insist and they put me in this dingy little room all by myself. Eventually, when the new cancer center was built, slow infusion was the norm and the center's design made it a more inclusive and supported experience. Hang in there!

Nemo-thank you for being so candid with your feedback and I look forward to hearing about your experience with the Taxol. Wishing you the best of luck with all your treatments. Stay strong!

FPz