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sassy · 10-21-2006, 05:51 PM

Hey Soccer Mom,

I am also a triple positive, diagnosed 02/05. I received (like many others here) what is felt to be the optimal course of treatment for early stage Her2+--4 dose dense A/C, (chemo) followed by 10 weekly Taxol (chemo)/Herceptin (monoclonal antibody--wonder drug for Her2+) followed by radiation since I also had positive nodes. Please know that chemo today is much different than chemo in years past. Premeds, anti-nausea drugs and post meds have made chemo very doable. Although you will most certainly be tired and loose your hair, nausea and other side effects may never affect you at all. Throughout treatment, I was able to continue working, teaching Sunday School, children's choir and activities with my family. I never suffered from nausea and treated my hair loss as an adventure in headwear. Each person is different, but please do not fear chemo. Keep a positive attitude, take care of yourself, surround yourself with people who love and support you.

Come here anytime with questions and when you are in need of support.
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Ecigs123

10-21-2006, 05:51 PM	#10
sassy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mountains of Virginia Posts: 2,267	Hey Soccer Mom, I am also a triple positive, diagnosed 02/05. I received (like many others here) what is felt to be the optimal course of treatment for early stage Her2+--4 dose dense A/C, (chemo) followed by 10 weekly Taxol (chemo)/Herceptin (monoclonal antibody--wonder drug for Her2+) followed by radiation since I also had positive nodes. Please know that chemo today is much different than chemo in years past. Premeds, anti-nausea drugs and post meds have made chemo very doable. Although you will most certainly be tired and loose your hair, nausea and other side effects may never affect you at all. Throughout treatment, I was able to continue working, teaching Sunday School, children's choir and activities with my family. I never suffered from nausea and treated my hair loss as an adventure in headwear. Each person is different, but please do not fear chemo. Keep a positive attitude, take care of yourself, surround yourself with people who love and support you. Come here anytime with questions and when you are in need of support. ________ Ecigs123 Last edited by sassy; 08-22-2011 at 08:56 AM..