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Bev · 02-24-2007, 08:34 PM

Hi Sheryl,

I think most of us have done rads after AC and during taxotere and Herceptin.

Your time frame is within normal practice. I don't know if anyone knows if it would be more effective having it earlier. That would make for an interesting study. Makes sense, but there's no data to support. There's been some discussion as to whether we need AC. Still many studies that show it helpful.

I haven't done TCH. It might be worthwhile to look into. As to heart damage, AC was rough on me, but I went back to normal on TH. So we all react differently. Get a 2nd opinion so you'll feel better about your choices. BB

02-24-2007, 08:34 PM	#8
Bev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,055	Hi Sheryl, I think most of us have done rads after AC and during taxotere and Herceptin. Your time frame is within normal practice. I don't know if anyone knows if it would be more effective having it earlier. That would make for an interesting study. Makes sense, but there's no data to support. There's been some discussion as to whether we need AC. Still many studies that show it helpful. I haven't done TCH. It might be worthwhile to look into. As to heart damage, AC was rough on me, but I went back to normal on TH. So we all react differently. Get a 2nd opinion so you'll feel better about your choices. BB