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Gerri · 05-17-2009, 07:30 PM

Barb,

I had dose dense AC & Taxol; Herceptin was added with Taxol and given every week until chemo was done then I switched to every 3 weeks. My biggest issue with AC was major constipation - very uncomfortable! I finally learned that if I took stool softners the day before and the day of chemo I was a lot better off. All in all, it was not too horrible as I was able to work full time during my treatment. The anti-nausea drugs work wonders as long as they are taken as directed. Sprite and soda crackers helped when I felt queasy; eating small meals helped too.

Looking back I should have given myself a break at times, but it was me against cancer and I wasn't about to give in. Tell your sister to listen to her body and rest when she needs to. Also, hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Drinking lots of water is so important!

Best of luck to your sister. She is lucky to have you by her side.

05-17-2009, 07:30 PM	#4
Gerri Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 900	Barb, I had dose dense AC & Taxol; Herceptin was added with Taxol and given every week until chemo was done then I switched to every 3 weeks. My biggest issue with AC was major constipation - very uncomfortable! I finally learned that if I took stool softners the day before and the day of chemo I was a lot better off. All in all, it was not too horrible as I was able to work full time during my treatment. The anti-nausea drugs work wonders as long as they are taken as directed. Sprite and soda crackers helped when I felt queasy; eating small meals helped too. Looking back I should have given myself a break at times, but it was me against cancer and I wasn't about to give in. Tell your sister to listen to her body and rest when she needs to. Also, hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Drinking lots of water is so important! Best of luck to your sister. She is lucky to have you by her side. __________________ Gerri Dx: 11/23/05, Lumpectomy 12/12/05 Tumor 2.2 cm, Stage II, Grade 3, Sentinel Node biopsy negative ER+ (30%) /PR+ (50%), HER2+++ AC X 4 dose dense, Taxol X 4 dose dense Herceptin started with 2nd Taxol, given weekly until chemo done then given every 3 weeks for one year ending on March 16, 2007 Radiation 30 treatments Tamoxifen - 2 yrs (pre-menopausal) May 2008 - Feb 2012 Femara Aug 2008 - Feb 2012 Zometa every 6 months March 2012 - Stop Femara, now Evista for bone strengthening ********** Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. - Robert Brault