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05-25-2004, 12:13 AM

Hi Lisa,

In my urgency to write Message Board members, I may have been a bit unclear. I'm still a bit confused on the specifics as the doctor mentioned "16 weeks" and will speak with my doctor today, however she said I would get 4 cycles of Carbo-Taxol every 3 weeks and the 4th week I would get Herceptin for 12 weeks. Does this make more sense to you?

My husband says to give it a "shot," because I'll always wonder and at least I can say I did everything in the early stages.

One of my questions for the doctor is if I use Herceptin at this early node-negative stage, would it prevent Herceptin from being effective later.

Thanks again for your thoughts...I truly appreciate everyone's personal opinions on the topic.

Be well,

Vicki

05-25-2004, 12:13 AM	#7
Vicki Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Lisa, In my urgency to write Message Board members, I may have been a bit unclear. I'm still a bit confused on the specifics as the doctor mentioned "16 weeks" and will speak with my doctor today, however she said I would get 4 cycles of Carbo-Taxol every 3 weeks and the 4th week I would get Herceptin for 12 weeks. Does this make more sense to you? My husband says to give it a "shot," because I'll always wonder and at least I can say I did everything in the early stages. One of my questions for the doctor is if I use Herceptin at this early node-negative stage, would it prevent Herceptin from being effective later. Thanks again for your thoughts...I truly appreciate everyone's personal opinions on the topic. Be well, Vicki