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03-07-2007, 11:24 PM

Hi,

Our diagnosis is similar: DCIS and Stage 1A IDC (5mm), clean margins, no nodes or vascular involvement, and HER2 positive (FISH 4.7). ER and PR were negative though.

I did two rounds of taxol, carboplatin, and herceptin and am on herception until September of this year. I was scheduled for four rounds but had some difficulties on the second round and stopped, which I regret. So, if you do have any issues, please call your doctor and get whatever meds you need to get through it. I didn't, foolishly, and I know now that I would have easily made it thru with some medication for the nauseau and the occasional pains. Actually, the worse for me was the constipation and I let that go too long. Make sure you have some senokot and colace in the house before you begin. In other words, don't let any of your side effects get out of hand and you'll do great.

Good luck!

03-07-2007, 11:24 PM	#2
Grace Guest Posts: n/a	Similar DX Hi, Our diagnosis is similar: DCIS and Stage 1A IDC (5mm), clean margins, no nodes or vascular involvement, and HER2 positive (FISH 4.7). ER and PR were negative though. I did two rounds of taxol, carboplatin, and herceptin and am on herception until September of this year. I was scheduled for four rounds but had some difficulties on the second round and stopped, which I regret. So, if you do have any issues, please call your doctor and get whatever meds you need to get through it. I didn't, foolishly, and I know now that I would have easily made it thru with some medication for the nauseau and the occasional pains. Actually, the worse for me was the constipation and I let that go too long. Make sure you have some senokot and colace in the house before you begin. In other words, don't let any of your side effects get out of hand and you'll do great. Good luck!