Taxotere, Carboplatin, Herceptin

madubois63 · 08-28-2007, 08:15 AM

I did Taxotere, Carboplaten, Herceptin and Femara all at the same time. Within 3 months the mets to my lung were gone and another 3 months of treatment got rid of the mets to the liver. I've been NED since April 2005. I've had othr problems along the way, but this combo worked well for me. I hope it works well for you too!!

Erin · 08-28-2007, 08:50 AM

Hi Christina,

Sorry you are here, but you have found a great resource. I had almost the same dx and treatment plan, with the exception of the mast for the extensive dcis. Lots has been written on this site about it. I would love to provide you with more info/opinion, but I am currently typing one-handed cause I crashed my bicycle two days ago and have a sprained finger taped up (Yes, bicycling, and fast enough to crash hard! - You will eventually get our life back!) You may want to also search the site (I always use the advanced search - I can never get the standard search to work) Look under TCH, chemo, etc. Best of luck, keep posting to let us know how you are.

Leslie's sister · 08-28-2007, 08:50 AM

My sister had this combo and for the most part, everything went well. The biggest problem she had was not taking the anti nausea medication during the second treatment. She had a terrible time for about four days. She didn't make that mistake again and the rest of the treatments were fine. She described the low points as just feeling blah. Definitely take all the meds your onc gives you to control nausea. Hairloss is almost certain. Anywhere from around two weeks after the first treatment to right after the second treatment. That was another rough time for Leslie. But once she found a wig that she was comfortable with and got used to she was ok. I think that TCH is an awesome combo.

BonnieR · 08-28-2007, 10:18 AM

I also am on THC but my "T" is TAXOL...I had no problems during the infusion. I have had two.
But be advised that it takes hours. For the first dose I was in the treatment center for 9 hours!! So bring things that might distract you. Books etc. I brought my journal and art supplies...Although I actually slept part of the time....
The day afterwards I was "wired." I guess from the premeds. But in subsequent days I experienced fatigue and what felt like bone pain. Occassional nausea. There are medications for all of the potential side effects. Also I was advised to take Glutamine to ward off neuropathy.
You will be given literature explaining the drugs you are taking....
I am having my third treatment next week and still have enough whispy hair to not have to cover my head yet. I used to have very thick hair. I got prepared ahead of time by buying wigs, scarves, etc.
We are all different, of course. And I know you will find great support and advice here. I certainly have. Keep us posted. And keep the faith....
ETA: age may factor into this too. I am 64.....

mjones · 02-17-2011, 06:08 PM

Hi Bonnie - My Mom is going thru' Taxol Carbo and Hercep. and getting it weekly! Every Monday and yes it takes 4ever...she is great Tuesday and then CRASHES Wed. Thurs. a little better fri.!!! She fights the fatigue and starts to feel bad because she cant do much on those days!! Any words I can share or just reiterate that this CRASh is soo normal and to rest and sleep when her body tells her!!!! She says if she sleeps now she wont sleep thru' the night! She's been fightin' for 15 years! I guess it is tiring...ya know! Thanks Missy

fauxgypsy · 02-18-2011, 07:09 AM

My husband called it CarboFlatten. All I can say is to go with the flow. She should do what she can, and let the rest go. Her body has to recover and for me carboplatin was the worst. She should sleep when she needs to. Don't fight it or she will be exhausted and that doesn't help recovery. Some nights I was up in the middle of the night on the computer here on the forum. I wasn't the only one. Know that it will get better.