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ckeesling · 11-13-2007, 01:59 PM

When I was diagnosed one year ago, the Cancer Conference in Texas had not concluded. My onc wanted to wait and see what they determined was the benefit, if any ,to include or not include AC. It was determined by my onc, that the benefit of Taxotere w/Carbo and Herceptin was the same as with the AC, but a reduced chance of heart issues. So we chose the TCH only, with heart ultra's every 3 months. Luckily I haven't had any negative effects.

Good luck with what you choose as your best defense!!!
Cat

11-13-2007, 01:59 PM	#9
ckeesling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Native Californian Posts: 21	Only Taxotere and Carbo w/Hercep When I was diagnosed one year ago, the Cancer Conference in Texas had not concluded. My onc wanted to wait and see what they determined was the benefit, if any ,to include or not include AC. It was determined by my onc, that the benefit of Taxotere w/Carbo and Herceptin was the same as with the AC, but a reduced chance of heart issues. So we chose the TCH only, with heart ultra's every 3 months. Luckily I haven't had any negative effects. Good luck with what you choose as your best defense!!! Cat __________________ 11/06 DX Invasive ductal carcinoma, right breast Stage 1 T1c, NO,MX 1.1 cm Grade 3 Lumpectomy with additional removal for clearer margins. ER-,Her2+ strongly positive Mammosite Radiation (Felt very lucky to have this) 6 rounds every three weeks of Taxotere,Carbo and Herceptin Will continue with Herceptin until Jan this year...