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Audrey · 03-07-2007, 06:33 PM

I had A/C, followed by weekly Taxol, followed by Herceptin for one year and am doing fine. My treatment was the protocol for a clinical trial for Herceptin several years ago, and although this treatment worked for me, I know that studies showed that Herceptin actually works better when given together with Taxol. If I were you and had the opportunity to take Taxol together with Herceptin I would go for that since that combination produced the most significant results. I'm sure you can find the citation/link to the studies on this site...best of luck to you whatever you decide!

03-07-2007, 06:33 PM	#2
Audrey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 212	I had A/C, followed by weekly Taxol, followed by Herceptin for one year and am doing fine. My treatment was the protocol for a clinical trial for Herceptin several years ago, and although this treatment worked for me, I know that studies showed that Herceptin actually works better when given together with Taxol. If I were you and had the opportunity to take Taxol together with Herceptin I would go for that since that combination produced the most significant results. I'm sure you can find the citation/link to the studies on this site...best of luck to you whatever you decide! __________________ Audrey diagnosed July 2001, at age 36 large tumor, 11+ nodes Stage IIIb, er/pr-, Her2+ treated with A/C, weekly Taxol radiation, + year of Herceptin on clinical trial. double mastectomy followed by reconstruction NED!!