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astrid · 11-10-2006, 05:59 AM

I think the necessity for blood work really depends on the patient and how well they are doing. If blood count is an issue, they will draw it. If you want blood work for your own information ask for it. I started Herceptin in June 2006. I am on the every three week cycle. The first two months, I saw my ONC every time and labs were done every time. I am doing very well so labs are drawn every other time and I see my ONC every other time. My ONC will do a CA27/29 periodically. I think a CA27/29 is dependant on staging and lymph node involvement. Blood pressure, weight and temperature should be taken every time as the dose is dependent on weight.

11-10-2006, 05:59 AM	#10
astrid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central North Carolina, USA Posts: 112	I think the necessity for blood work really depends on the patient and how well they are doing. If blood count is an issue, they will draw it. If you want blood work for your own information ask for it. I started Herceptin in June 2006. I am on the every three week cycle. The first two months, I saw my ONC every time and labs were done every time. I am doing very well so labs are drawn every other time and I see my ONC every other time. My ONC will do a CA27/29 periodically. I think a CA27/29 is dependant on staging and lymph node involvement. Blood pressure, weight and temperature should be taken every time as the dose is dependent on weight. __________________ DX 11/14/05, Stage 1C, Her2+ 3.4, ER+, PR+, K167 23%, Node Negative, MX0, Grade 3, 1.8CM, Lumpectomy 12/7/05; 6 rounds dense dose Taxol bi-weekly, 35 radiation, 1 year Herceptin, & Tamoxifen ongoing.