It is one of the harsher side effects of Taxotere, and thankfully, I got off it before my nails fell
off completely. It was suggested to me to soak my
fingernails in cold water both during the treatment, and as much as I could stand at home, as well. I imagine it is the same concept as putting cold packs on your hands during Doxil treatments. The cold helps slow circulation to the extremeties, therefore slowing the chemo into those areas. I have been off it since the beginning of January.