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janet/FL · 10-25-2007, 05:34 AM

I had just lost almost 30 pounds on Atkins prior to diagnosis. I maintained the weight loss on steroids, Taxotere and Herceptin as I was constantly in motion. I continued to eat way too much but without the steroids I have gained about 15 pounds since treatment ended July of 06. Now to try to lose them as of course, all my cute new clothes, are way too small!
Angel and others
I have only heard of one person taking Taxotere with out steiods. I was told it was a must. I would be intrested in learning if others have done the same or even tried to do so as my brother is to begin Taxotere for prostate cancer and wants to avoid steriods.

10-25-2007, 05:34 AM	#12
janet/FL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 312	I had just lost almost 30 pounds on Atkins prior to diagnosis. I maintained the weight loss on steroids, Taxotere and Herceptin as I was constantly in motion. I continued to eat way too much but without the steroids I have gained about 15 pounds since treatment ended July of 06. Now to try to lose them as of course, all my cute new clothes, are way too small! Angel and others I have only heard of one person taking Taxotere with out steiods. I was told it was a must. I would be intrested in learning if others have done the same or even tried to do so as my brother is to begin Taxotere for prostate cancer and wants to avoid steriods. __________________ Janet Endometrial Cancer 2002 Mammogram 11/2004 Lumpectomy 12/2004 Stage 1, 9mm DCIS, grade 2, Her2+++, ER/PR negative Refused A/C as recommened by two oncs. 35 treatments of radiation that ended March 4, 2005 Changed oncologists and began Taxotere/Herceptin August 2005. Finished Herceptin July 2006