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ammebarb · 07-12-2011, 07:37 PM

My sister received the ACTH for her early stage 2 breast cancer. The "A" part was not done at the same time as the herceptin because of the possibility of cardiotoxicity. Her oncologist characterized this regimen as the "heavy guns". She was grateful for being able to tolerate it, feeling like she had done the most she could with her chemo and herceptin. I suppose oncologists decide on specific regimens for so many reasons. Did your second opinion doctor favor one over the other? Best wishes with your decision, and with your chemo and Herceptin.

Barb A.

07-12-2011, 07:37 PM	#3
ammebarb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 508	Re: tch vs. acth My sister received the ACTH for her early stage 2 breast cancer. The "A" part was not done at the same time as the herceptin because of the possibility of cardiotoxicity. Her oncologist characterized this regimen as the "heavy guns". She was grateful for being able to tolerate it, feeling like she had done the most she could with her chemo and herceptin. I suppose oncologists decide on specific regimens for so many reasons. Did your second opinion doctor favor one over the other? Best wishes with your decision, and with your chemo and Herceptin. Barb A.