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DarleneM · 09-16-2009, 05:07 PM

Actually, I only got 4 Taxotere and Carbo treatments and I was a little worried too if it would be enough. But really the Herceptin seems to be the key, not how many chemo treatments you get, at least in non- advanced cases anyway. I think 6 TC is pretty standard and you almost did that.

Take care and try to relax (easier said then done, I know!)
Darlene

09-16-2009, 05:07 PM	#2
DarleneM Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 38	Re: How much chemo is enough? Actually, I only got 4 Taxotere and Carbo treatments and I was a little worried too if it would be enough. But really the Herceptin seems to be the key, not how many chemo treatments you get, at least in non- advanced cases anyway. I think 6 TC is pretty standard and you almost did that. Take care and try to relax (easier said then done, I know!) Darlene __________________ 2-17-09 biopsy 2-20-09 BC diagnosis @ age 28- 1.1cm by ultrasound, grade II, Her2+++, ER+5%, PR- 3-18-09 lumpectomy, sentinel node biopsy Actual tumor 4-5 cm, positive margins. Nodes negative. 4-7-09 Re-excision, more positive margins 4-21-09 Right Mastectomy 5-18-09 TCH every 3 weeks 7-24-09 Chemo finished, continue Herceptin 12-8-09 PET Scan - NED!! Jan.2010 8 months Herceptin done No rads