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Lily,
You have already had great advices from our sisters and brother. I am glad you decided to look for another oncologist because yours sounds like my former oncologist with whom I had a lot of problems and who asked me 'Who is the doctor?" when I insisted on having Herceptin after mastectomy instead or with radiation. I did what he wanted, and I regret so much, because I stayed without chemo for 3 months, and I went from Stage III to Stage IV as the cancer spread to my liver and lungs while I was on radiation treatment. Nowadays I would run away from any oncologist who had this kind of attitude.
I also had a great response to Taxotere when I was diagnosed, so I asked my oncologist if I could use it again in case I needed it, and he said he would try Abraxane/Herceptin instead (another Taxane). Why can't your doctor try it too? Also, I had Nalvabine for 18 months combined with Herceptin for my liver and lungs mets with great results. I do not see why your doctor is not willing to try this combination. It does not make sense to me. If you are Hers2+, you do need more than just Nalvabine.
I am praying that soon you will find a great oncologist, maybe Sassy's, with a good treatment plan that will fight for you.
Hugs,
KarlaV.
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