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Terri B · 07-09-2008, 07:05 AM

Hi everyone...

I am currently halfway through my first round of chemo. Week 6 of 12 taxol/herceptin. Compared to what i've heard here, it has been a walk in the park. With the exception of being sleepy most of the time, i have no complaints. AND i still have a full head of hair (although a heavy shed going on).

My second round will be 5-FU, Epirubicin & Carboplatin every 3 weeks for 4 cycles. I have that familiar feeling of dread approaching. Like someone is about to wipe the smile off my face.

Can you guys give me some input on the above regimen? Thanks!

07-09-2008, 07:05 AM	#1
Terri B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: me & my three HANDSOME grandsons!!Jacksonville, Arkansas Posts: 354	Fishing for experiences.... Hi everyone... I am currently halfway through my first round of chemo. Week 6 of 12 taxol/herceptin. Compared to what i've heard here, it has been a walk in the park. With the exception of being sleepy most of the time, i have no complaints. AND i still have a full head of hair (although a heavy shed going on). My second round will be 5-FU, Epirubicin & Carboplatin every 3 weeks for 4 cycles. I have that familiar feeling of dread approaching. Like someone is about to wipe the smile off my face. Can you guys give me some input on the above regimen? Thanks! __________________ Terri B. 46 yrs. young Dx IDC 3/6/08 1.5 cm & .6 cm grade III, Stage IIA es/pr- Her2+++, 9/9 richardson Double Mast w/expanders 4-14-08 3/9 nodes positive. additional excision rt breast 4-25-08 weekly T/H x 12 (6-2-08) Done! FEC x4 (9-8-08) Last one 11-10-08! Herceptin complete 8/10/09!! 33 RADS DONE 2/13/09! rt. breast biopsy 3/20/09 .. B9!! reconstruction complete! DEEEEEEported on 5/19/10!! almost 5 YEARS NED!!