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Kmollin · 04-25-2013, 10:35 AM

I also have some confusion on 4 vs 6 cycles of TCH as my first oncologist said only 4 would be necessary for me but i moved to a larger medical center with a more traditional, younger MD who insists that 6 is necessary and there are NO studies supporting 4 cycles. I have been hospitalized twice due to fever and neutropenia (only UTI0) and am now on Neulasta and a second time after passing out.I get dehydrated and fatigued and have insisted on hydration my first week. Although i would LOVE to stop (just had #4 yesterday) i see women who are fighting with metastastic disease and feel I should fight on so i will not have any regrets. It is such a personal choice. i would love to hear of any concrete info that would support only 4 cycles too!

Kim ( Dx 10/2012 s/p single mastectomy 12/2012, stage 1,grade3, er-,pr-, HER2+, chemo since 2/2012)

04-25-2013, 10:35 AM	#27
Kmollin Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 3	Re: TCH Therapy...6 OR 4 Cycles... I also have some confusion on 4 vs 6 cycles of TCH as my first oncologist said only 4 would be necessary for me but i moved to a larger medical center with a more traditional, younger MD who insists that 6 is necessary and there are NO studies supporting 4 cycles. I have been hospitalized twice due to fever and neutropenia (only UTI0) and am now on Neulasta and a second time after passing out.I get dehydrated and fatigued and have insisted on hydration my first week. Although i would LOVE to stop (just had #4 yesterday) i see women who are fighting with metastastic disease and feel I should fight on so i will not have any regrets. It is such a personal choice. i would love to hear of any concrete info that would support only 4 cycles too! Kim ( Dx 10/2012 s/p single mastectomy 12/2012, stage 1,grade3, er-,pr-, HER2+, chemo since 2/2012)