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caya · 02-08-2008, 11:43 AM

Keep the faith Michelle!!

I had the FEC (x3) and then Taxotere (x3) I think this is a pretty standard regime here in Canada - As the others have stated, the Taxotere is really important for eradicating the Her2neu+. I also was much sicker with the Taxotere - had the butt rash too, but my onc. prescribed something for it. Sitz baths with epsom salts also helped.

And yes, staying on the anti-nausea meds consistently really does help. Try eating some popsicles. Also soda crackers, mild veggie soups and gingerale seemed to stay down.

Good luck, you will get through it.

all the best
caya

02-08-2008, 11:43 AM	#8
caya Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Thornhill, Ontario Canada Posts: 2,320	Keep the faith Michelle!! I had the FEC (x3) and then Taxotere (x3) I think this is a pretty standard regime here in Canada - As the others have stated, the Taxotere is really important for eradicating the Her2neu+. I also was much sicker with the Taxotere - had the butt rash too, but my onc. prescribed something for it. Sitz baths with epsom salts also helped. And yes, staying on the anti-nausea meds consistently really does help. Try eating some popsicles. Also soda crackers, mild veggie soups and gingerale seemed to stay down. Good luck, you will get through it. all the best caya __________________ ER90%+/PR 50%+/HER 2+ 1.7 cm and 1.0 cm. Stage 1, grade 2, Node Negative (16 nodes tested) MRM Dec.18/06 3 x FEC, 3 x Taxotere Herceptin - every 3 weeks for a year, finished May 8/08 Tamoxifen - 2 1/2 years Femara - Jan. 1, 2010 - July 18, 2012 BRCA1/BRCA2 Negative Dignosed 10/16/06, age 48 , premenopausal Mild lymphedema diagnosed June 2009 - breast surgeon and lymph. therapist think it's completely reversible - hope so. Reclast infusion January 2012 Oopherectomy October 2013 15 Years NED!!