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I was on herceptin/navelbine for 1 yr. It was fairly easy, but my wbc were always low so I would give myself neupogen shots for 3 days after each treatment. Some fatigue, some slight nausea.
I was on herceptin/xeloda for 2 1/2 yrs. Felt great. Lots of hand/foot syndrome, but learned to treat it & cope with it. No other side effects except for lots of diarrhea in the beginning, but that settled out. I loved the ease of taking it orally. Then I switched to xeloda / tykerb & was on that for another year. No additional side effects for me. On the xeloda I never felt like I was on chemo.
Sadly, xeloda/tykerb is not working for me now & I start taxol/avastin today.
I had good results with both the navelbine & xeloda. You have 2 good choices. Best of luck with whichever you do.
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