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Stephanie,
I had Taxotere and herceptin. The steroids were difficult as I retained water
and gained weight. Drink water to flush your system. Also the taxotere
can cause neuropathy, which I did get in my toes and balls of my feet.
I just read recently of a new drug that can be taken to avoid this.
Will have to check to find the site. I am now taking Cymbalta for the neuropathy which has helped greatly and I have been told it is not permanent. I have had impovement so am hopefully that in time it will be completley gone. I took meds for the slight nausea. I did feel more tired than usual but it was doable.
Wishing you all the best.....good luck with your treatments.
Regards,
Jean
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Stage 1, Grade 1, 3/30/05
Lumpectomy 4/15/05 - 6MM IDC
Node Neg. (Sentinel node)
ER+ 90% / PR-, Her2+++ by FISH
Ki-67 40%
Arimidex 5/05
Radiation 32 trt, 5/30/05
Oncotype DX test 4/17/06, 31% high risk
TOPO 11 neg. 4/06
Stopped Arimidex 5/06
TCH 5/06, 6 treatments
Herceptin 5/06 - for 1 yr.
9/06 Completed chemo
Started Femara Sept. 2006
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