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Lolly · 09-10-2007, 02:35 PM

Hi, just wanted you all to know my first Taxotere/Herceptin went fine. I was admitted to the hospital for the day as this is standard protocol with a first infusion of Taxotere, "just in case", but had no problems with reaction. My onc didn't prescribe any pre-med, ie steroid, as the side effects with the weekly dose are generally less severe.

I asked for and got bags of ice for my fingers and toes, and so far no problems there, thanks for the tip girls!

So far I've been feeling pretty well, had some muscle aches and pains by the third day which were easily controlled with pain meds, so all in all I'm pleased. However, still waiting for the Xeloda preauthorization to come through, aaaargggg!

<3 Lolly

09-10-2007, 02:35 PM	#31
Lolly Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,756	Hi, just wanted you all to know my first Taxotere/Herceptin went fine. I was admitted to the hospital for the day as this is standard protocol with a first infusion of Taxotere, "just in case", but had no problems with reaction. My onc didn't prescribe any pre-med, ie steroid, as the side effects with the weekly dose are generally less severe. I asked for and got bags of ice for my fingers and toes, and so far no problems there, thanks for the tip girls! So far I've been feeling pretty well, had some muscle aches and pains by the third day which were easily controlled with pain meds, so all in all I'm pleased. However, still waiting for the Xeloda preauthorization to come through, aaaargggg! <3 Lolly __________________ Sept.'99 - Dx.Stage IIIB, IDC ER/PR-, HER2+++ by IHC, confirmed '04 by FISH. Left MRM, AC x's 4, Taxol x's 4, 33 Rads, finishing Tx May 2000. Jan.'01 - local/regional recurrence, Stage IV. Herceptin/Navelbine weekly till NED August 2001, then maintenance Herceptin. Right Mast. April 2002. Local/Regional recurrence April '04, Herceptin plus/minus chemo until May '07. Gemzar added from Feb.'07-April '07; Tykerb/Abraxane until August '07, back on Herceptin plus Taxotere and Xeloda Sept. '07. Stopped T/X Nov. '07, stopped Herceptin Dec. '07, started Avastin/Taxol/Carboplatin Dec. '07. Progression in chest skin, stopped TAC March '03, started radiation. Herceptin has served as the "Backbone" of my treatment strategy for over 6 years, giving me great quality of life. In 2005, I was privileged to participate in the University of Washington/Seattle HER2 Vaccine Trial.