I read your post with great interest, and was wondering how your taxotere infusion injury has healed. I had a similar injury during chemotherapy, and have experienced very similar symptoms. It has been a month since the infusion, and the pain is still very strong. My oncologist doesn't seem to know what to do.
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Thank you very much for your reply. I was afraid I would have permanent damage, so your information was very welcome. I will appy ointment as suggested in the case report and I am already using ice. Many thanks.
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Hi. I was able to look up several case reports on docetaxel extravasation (leakage into the surrounding tissue during IV infusion). It seems that this drug can cause irritation, redness, swelling and numbness around the area of extravasation, but will not usually lead to ulceration of the affected skin. These case reports recommend various treatments, ranging from an initial application of cold compress followed by warm soaks on the following days. Anti-histamines and hydrocortisone based ointments were also noted to be helpful in alleviating symptoms. The injury usually resolves after a few weeks, and only leaves a brownish discoloration on the area of leakage.