daughter of breast cancer patient
Hello,
My mother was recently diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2005. She started adriamycin chemotherapy on the 22nd. Complete 4 doses and had a mastectomy about a month ago. We went to see the doctor and he stated something about her2 receptors. He stated that they were gonna run tests again to test for her2 receptors and we would have to go an additional therapy besides the chemo. I decided to do some research about this and found this support group. She's gonna start her chemotherapy with taxol next week on the february 14th. She was recently diagnosed with DM. One of the problems the doctor mentioned with this drug was numbness and tingling in the hands and feet. Is there anyone out there who has received this drug and what was the most common feeling after chemo? Should I ask about herceptin? My mom is really devastated by the news and this is all new to me. AFter reading all the stories posted, I guess I am heading on a long road. Help!
Rhonda
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