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Cheryl44 · 04-29-2007, 08:38 PM

Okay, you guys know what I am going through and about to go through, so I thought I would ask some opinions.

I just finished my last of 4 A/C treatments and on Friday I start my 12 weekly Taxol/Herceptin treatments with radiation to follow and the every 3 week dosage of Herceptin for 7 more months.

I have read the thread about Herceptin and all the side effects. Am I being silly by thinking that I can physically get ready for the 60 mile walk? (In October)

I was about 60 lbs. overweight when I was diagnosed, I have since lost 30 lbs. in 3 mos., try to walk everyday and I have changed my diet to the extreme. I contacted my Oncologist because I am planning to participate in an adventure bootcamp for women for four weeks. (To jump start my training for the 60 mile walk) She just told me not to hurt myself.

I am not crazy enough to think that I will be able to keep up with the other women in the group, but am I crazy for even trying while I am going through the Taxol/Herceptin?

What do you guys think?

Cheryl Hamilton
Diagnosed 2/6/07
LB Mastectomy 2/12
Her2+
4/29 nodes positive
4 A/C treatments completed 4/20!
12 Taxol/Herceptin starts 5/4

04-29-2007, 08:38 PM	#1
Cheryl44 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19	Should I try to train for the 3 Day Walk? Need some guidance please Okay, you guys know what I am going through and about to go through, so I thought I would ask some opinions. I just finished my last of 4 A/C treatments and on Friday I start my 12 weekly Taxol/Herceptin treatments with radiation to follow and the every 3 week dosage of Herceptin for 7 more months. I have read the thread about Herceptin and all the side effects. Am I being silly by thinking that I can physically get ready for the 60 mile walk? (In October) I was about 60 lbs. overweight when I was diagnosed, I have since lost 30 lbs. in 3 mos., try to walk everyday and I have changed my diet to the extreme. I contacted my Oncologist because I am planning to participate in an adventure bootcamp for women for four weeks. (To jump start my training for the 60 mile walk) She just told me not to hurt myself. I am not crazy enough to think that I will be able to keep up with the other women in the group, but am I crazy for even trying while I am going through the Taxol/Herceptin? What do you guys think? Cheryl Hamilton Diagnosed 2/6/07 LB Mastectomy 2/12 Her2+ 4/29 nodes positive 4 A/C treatments completed 4/20! 12 Taxol/Herceptin starts 5/4