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janet/FL · 03-17-2007, 07:45 AM

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I did Taxotere and Herceptin, only.--No AC--on a weekly schedule.
My doc was originally going to do Taxol, but he read studies that showed Taxotere was the better choice with Herceptin. Perhaps someone here can give you information on these studies.

And with my combo, you won't lose all of your hair at once. Male pattern baldness is the first to appear. You can still wear hats and the hair around your neck and ears will make it look like you have more hair than you do. Wash and rinse your hair very gently so as not to pull out hair that would stick around awhile. Or, shave it off and go for the bald look. It certainly is in style!

03-17-2007, 07:45 AM	#3
janet/FL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 312	Legos I did Taxotere and Herceptin, only.--No AC--on a weekly schedule. My doc was originally going to do Taxol, but he read studies that showed Taxotere was the better choice with Herceptin. Perhaps someone here can give you information on these studies. And with my combo, you won't lose all of your hair at once. Male pattern baldness is the first to appear. You can still wear hats and the hair around your neck and ears will make it look like you have more hair than you do. Wash and rinse your hair very gently so as not to pull out hair that would stick around awhile. Or, shave it off and go for the bald look. It certainly is in style! __________________ Janet Endometrial Cancer 2002 Mammogram 11/2004 Lumpectomy 12/2004 Stage 1, 9mm DCIS, grade 2, Her2+++, ER/PR negative Refused A/C as recommened by two oncs. 35 treatments of radiation that ended March 4, 2005 Changed oncologists and began Taxotere/Herceptin August 2005. Finished Herceptin July 2006