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03-11-2006, 01:21 PM

You may have heard your oncologist incorrectly. It was the combination of Herceptin and Taxotere (or taxol) that produced the most dramatic results. A whopping 50% drop in recurrence rates! The one year of Herceptin maintenance is helpful (about 10% reduction), but nowhere near the 50% of the combination. Ask your oncologist again, and if you get the same answer get a second opinion. You have a high risk breast cancer and need to take charge of your own care, even if it means switching oncologists midstream.

03-11-2006, 01:21 PM	#5
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	herceptin and txotere combo You may have heard your oncologist incorrectly. It was the combination of Herceptin and Taxotere (or taxol) that produced the most dramatic results. A whopping 50% drop in recurrence rates! The one year of Herceptin maintenance is helpful (about 10% reduction), but nowhere near the 50% of the combination. Ask your oncologist again, and if you get the same answer get a second opinion. You have a high risk breast cancer and need to take charge of your own care, even if it means switching oncologists midstream.