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WayTooYoung
02-11-2016, 07:17 PM
Hello ladies,

Unfortunately today I found out that I have progressed on paclitaxol so Drs are switching me to Halaven. The Dr said the drug is easy to tolerate and that it can be administered every 3 weeks or on Day 1 and Day 8. I initially asked for it to be every 3 weeks, but then she said I cannot do that option. Not sure why.

Has anyone had Halaven? If so, can you please tell me what to expect? I read that hairloss is common, nausea, tingling are common. Right now, I am tolerating the taxol well so I would hate to feel worse. I am also unhappy about having to go to the hospital on Day 1 and Day 8.

I am also wondering how people responded on Halaven. I feel like all these treatments do nothing to reverse my disease. I also worry about not being on anything that targets Her2. Anyone with thoughts?

Hoping for some answers...

thinkpositive
02-12-2016, 01:59 PM
I'm sorry cant offer any information on Halaven. I'd push to stay on herceptin in addition to other drugs that are offered. I wish you the best.

Take care,
Brenda