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Re: TCH Therapy...6 OR 4 Cycles...
Yes, this article is another summary of the trial I posted. The results of the CALGB 40101 show that 6 treatments are no more effective than 4 treatments. The addition 2 treatments results only in additional toxicities.
This is a large phase 3 study by a government agency that has no financial stake in the outcome. Based on this information, the best treatment option is only 4 cycles. You will likely receive no health benefits from doing 2 additional cycles of chemotherapy. This is based on the taxane Paclitaxel, or simply Taxol.
Are you doing Docetaxol (Taxotere) or Paclitaxel (Taxol)?
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Diagnosed 2007
Stage IIb Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Pagets, 3 of 15 positive nodes
Traditional Treatment: Mastectomy and Axillary Node Dissection followed by Taxotere, 6 treatments and 1 year of Herceptin, no radiation
Former Chemo Ninja "Takizi Zukuchiri"
Additional treatments:
GP2 vaccine, San Antonio Med Ctr
Prescriptive Exercise for Cancer Patients
ENERGY Study, UCSD La Jolla
Reconstruction: TRAM flap, partial loss, Revision
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Last edited by 'lizbeth; 04-16-2013 at 01:20 PM..
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