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G. Ann · 10-15-2007, 12:45 AM

Hi Sherry,
My understanding is Taxol and taxotere are part of the taxane drug family.

I did not get Taxol back in 2004; the onc didn't think it was necessary when he was balancing risks and benefits. I was not aware that you could get it after the fact. I had 1+ year lag time for getting Herceptin, but at least I got it. I see onc in 6 weeks and will ask his opinion now that the new info is out.

10-15-2007, 12:45 AM	#4
G. Ann Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 78	Hi Sherry, My understanding is Taxol and taxotere are part of the taxane drug family. I did not get Taxol back in 2004; the onc didn't think it was necessary when he was balancing risks and benefits. I was not aware that you could get it after the fact. I had 1+ year lag time for getting Herceptin, but at least I got it. I see onc in 6 weeks and will ask his opinion now that the new info is out. __________________ G. Ann DX 2/04, mastectomy, 2.5 cm tumor, grade 3 Her 2 positive, 60%, 3+/strong, ER/PR- Stage 2, 0/18 nodes TX 4 AC (no taxanes, no radiation) Hysterectomy 10/04 Began Herceptin 1/06, finished 1/07