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So sorry to learn about Chandi's present condition. But with a little time she will be much better.
I have not had Zeloda, as the Navelbine and Taxol worked with the Herceptin for my liver mets.
About the Herceptin dose. I got it each week while in the chemos, but changed to every 3 weeks after the drugs had done their job and killed all the tumors.
From what I gather from the experiences reported on this board and other studies, the weekly dose is easier to tolerate when one is weakened or on combination drugs. The loading dose for each is different, meaning that loading for one week is a smaller amount than for 3 weeks. (I had to have a NEW loading dose when switching to the three week interval.)
Also the Herceptin does not kill other cells - only targets the cancer, so is not normally debilitating as the chemos.
Hope this gives you some info you were looking for.
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