1oth day after my first docetaxol, have had x3fec so far.Today my face feels dry and is blotchy and sore, feels almost like sun burn.Is this the docetaxol causing it?
not a side effect I have had but there are a lot of different ones this drug can cause. I suggest you call your BCN or chemo unit and ask them just in case its an allergic reaction.
Hi Debs
I had that after my second Docetaxol about 8 days afterwards, it started on one cheek being red, dry and warm to touch, exactly like sunburn and then moved to my other cheek and chin. I applied lots of moisturising cream to the cheeks during the day and it took about a week for it to subside. I phoned up the helpline and it was just one of the side effects as long as it isn’t swollen or itchy. Keep creaming.
Hope that helps
I am 10 days into my first TAX and like Hookiem have a sore and reddened face, just like sunburn. Can’t bear to wash it so using cleansing lotion and E45 lotion. I must admit I had assumed it was a side effect of TAX but I suppose it could be delayed reaction to increased dose of steroids.