Hi There!
I started Navelbine in July of this year. I was diagnosed in Feb of 2004 and this drug has been the easiest to take so far. I get low white counts which I take Neupogen shots for (I give them to myself for 3 days after chemo), some hair thinning (but the great news is we get to keep some hair!), constipation (which can be remedied with a laxative) and fatigue. It sure beats the Taxol, Taxotere and A/C as far as side effects go.
I will be on Navelbine until January and I will do a PET scan at the end of this month to see how it's working. I am on it for 3 weeks, off for 1 week, etc. Is your mom also getting herceptin?
Please send her my love and prayers and tell her there are many options still. I have been at this for almost 3 years, but am so blessed to be here today. Your mom has a wonderful daughter who loves her! Let me know how she is doing. Much love and hugs to you, Vickie H
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