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Mary Anne in TX · 08-27-2006, 04:17 PM

I too have had Taxol, Carboplatin, and herceptin. I just finished 8 rounds every other week. I did well after the first three days when I was a bit goofy. I did take about one zofran each time (I call them the little magic pill). the last time, I got thrown for a loop, but it was due to an infection. Was around way too many people the first three days. They gave me the taxol slowly each time and that really helped me tolerate it better. About 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 hours, I think. It has worked for me, but am glad to be done with that. I start Navelbine and herceptin this Friday.

I think it matters to me how I precieve I will do too. I try to be sure to have email contact with my favorite people those first few days to keep my mind clear and focused on other things than me.
Seems to me these drugs are wacky sometimes. But I surely do want to keep on trucking, so I'll take 'um!
Best wishes,
mary anne

08-27-2006, 04:17 PM	#6
Mary Anne in TX Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,357	I too have had Taxol, Carboplatin, and herceptin. I just finished 8 rounds every other week. I did well after the first three days when I was a bit goofy. I did take about one zofran each time (I call them the little magic pill). the last time, I got thrown for a loop, but it was due to an infection. Was around way too many people the first three days. They gave me the taxol slowly each time and that really helped me tolerate it better. About 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 hours, I think. It has worked for me, but am glad to be done with that. I start Navelbine and herceptin this Friday. I think it matters to me how I precieve I will do too. I try to be sure to have email contact with my favorite people those first few days to keep my mind clear and focused on other things than me. Seems to me these drugs are wacky sometimes. But I surely do want to keep on trucking, so I'll take 'um! Best wishes, mary anne __________________ MA in TX. Grateful for each and every day.... Diag. 12/05 at age 60 Stage II, Grade 3, 4.5 cm primary tumor ER/PR- Her2 +3 strongly positive Her2 by FISH 7.7 amplified vascular invasion Ki67 20% borderline Jan - March '06 Taxotere/Adriamycin X 3 to try to shrink tumor - it grew April '06 Rt Modified Radical Mas, 7 of 9 nodes positive April - Aug. '06 Herceptin/Taxol/Carboplatin X 8 (dose dense) Sept - Dec. '06 Navelbine/Herceptin x 8 (dose dense) Radiation & Herceptin Jan. 22 - March 1, 2007 Finished Herceptin Dec. 10 '08! One extra year. Port removed August, 2012. 8 1/2 years since diagnosis! 5 1/2 Years NED!