Question re: Blood Test for Liver Function

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Hi all,

I haven't posted in quite awhile but have been reading many posts.

I did my 7th of 8 treatments today; the last 4 are Taxol.

Considering everything, I am doing quite well.

I was surprised and dismayed that the oncologist told me that my

liver numbers for ALP, AST, and ALT levels showed a dramatic

increase after my 1st Taxol treatment. This was from a blood test

taken 2 weeks after the first Taxol.

The oncologist believes that the increased levels are from the Taxol

and he will monitor them, saying that he believes they will decrease

and normalize after treatment.

I, on the other hand, am very concerned and worried. I'm trying to

research but haven't had much luck yet.

My question is: Has anyone else had their liver function tests show

elevations from any of the chemo drugs? If so, what did your

oncologist do/recommend? Should I be asking for more testing?

Believe what he says?

Any advice or shared experience would be GREATLY appreciated.

Janet B.