[RedHen]

I've just started Herceptin alone. I had five TCH treatments, but onc stopped them due to worsening neuropathy in hands and feet. The first treatment, three days ago, was uneventful. None of the usual nightmare side effects of taxotere and carboplatin. I had a disturbing episode Thursday, after the treatment on Wednesday, which has been explained in this thread. My husband was driving me to a doctor's appt, and I could not for the life of me get a sentence straight. I gave up after several frustrating tries. As someone else has said, I knew what I wanted to say, but I couldn't get the words in the right order. I was afraid I was having a stroke, but nothing else seemed amiss, so I went on to my appointment and did not experience any other episodes. So far so good. I've heard several people use the expression "chemo brain," so maybe this is par for the course. I don't like it, but as long as it's not permanent I can deal.

Best to all,
Lynne