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Hi Tricia,
I had taxol, carboplatin, and herceptin in same infusion and had all the side effects you mention and then some, including severe constipation--the latter was the worst. I quit after the second round, primarily because I was not given pain medication or nausea medication. I should have insisted on the appropriate medications to get me through it, but I didn't. I'm doing okay but I do have moments of regret that I didn't finish the four rounds of chemo. I'm on herceptin now and still have blurry vision, a cough, and runny nose, but nothing that I can't live with.
The best news is that when it's over, you completely forgot what it was like. So, make sure your doctor gives you the necessary medications to get you through this. And very best of good luck!
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