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Vanessa · 10-31-2006, 09:43 PM

I just wanted to let you know that I was diagnosed with Stage iv breast cancer in April, her2 positive. I began taxotere, carboplatin and herceptin on June 15, 2006. (Had to stop carboplatin due to an allergic reaction in August). Had my first follow-up scans in September and they were clear. I have continued Taxotere and herceptin and will have a 2nd set of follow-up petscans on November 16th. If they are clear, I will get to discontinue taxotere and maintain on Herceptin with follow-up scans every few months. My doctor says it is the Herceptin and my mom says it is all the prayers. I say it is a combination. I hope you respond well to your treatment. I remember having a pity party and sometimes still get down in the dumps, but things are looking up. Take care and I wish you well!!!!!!

10-31-2006, 09:43 PM	#6
Vanessa Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 624	I just wanted to let you know that I was diagnosed with Stage iv breast cancer in April, her2 positive. I began taxotere, carboplatin and herceptin on June 15, 2006. (Had to stop carboplatin due to an allergic reaction in August). Had my first follow-up scans in September and they were clear. I have continued Taxotere and herceptin and will have a 2nd set of follow-up petscans on November 16th. If they are clear, I will get to discontinue taxotere and maintain on Herceptin with follow-up scans every few months. My doctor says it is the Herceptin and my mom says it is all the prayers. I say it is a combination. I hope you respond well to your treatment. I remember having a pity party and sometimes still get down in the dumps, but things are looking up. Take care and I wish you well!!!!!!