Taxotere and Carboplatin

Has anyone used a combination of both taxotere and carboplatin together? ADT has only worked about 4 months for my husband and is now rapidly doubling. We spoke to a new oncologist who feels that we need to throw both of these types of chemo at it together since it seems to be so aggressive. We are pretty versed on taxotere, but know nothing about carboplatin or what happens when you put them both together. The infusions will be done weekly for 3 weeks, with a 1 week break before starting again. Any input is appreciated.

Thanks!
Barb

Hi Barb
In 2013, I did 3 rounds of Taxotere first, then went on Cisplatin & Etoposide for 4 rounds. I think I had a month or so off in between the different courses.
So not quite the same drug and not at the same time. Is Carboplatin used for soft tissue?
Taxotere was just once every 3 weeks but Cisplatin/Etoposide was delivered 3 days in a row the first week of each 3 week round. I think I went back for fluids and Zometa as well so I became pretty familiar with the chemo center over a few months time.
Good luck with the infusions.

Barb, I replied on the other thread. I agree with Gunner34, about the port. It makes things so much easier. My husband had it put in for the third round. ( he was very apprehensive , thought it was too invasive) but then regretted not getting it sooner. Makes it so much easier for all infusions, blood work , etc. the veins can take a beating. As I mentioned in the other thread, the side effects were not that bad. He did get more tired. Was able to keep working. about the third to fourth day into each round is when he would get the most run down. He would go into work a little later or come home early. He stayed active and still does. Works out everyday. It's important to keep building those muscles and staying active. Have they done any other test for small cell or nueroendocrine type cells? What was his Gleason score?

Ray,

Great to see the positive response. Also thanks for the clarification regarding these forms of chemo.