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Annamarie,
When I had my recurrence, which was confirmed by biopsy to lymph and skin, I had a mass developing in my remaining breast which became as big as my hand, in addition to the axilla on that side becomming very enlarged and hard. Didn't want to waste any more time so went on to treatment, Navelbine/Herceptin. Within 3 months everything was normal, and after 6 months NED. I think I had a very dramatic response, but I know others have had equally positive results in short order, so don't despair! This is a great combo. I took it weekly, and had very acid stomach so took Pepcid AC, but am now on a prescription acid blocker as GERD seems to be the long term side effect for me. Had low blood counts, and twice got only a half dose of Navelbine which did the trick for getting my counts up for the next treatment. Was of course tired from the low counts, but managed. My hair thinned a little, eyebrows and lashes included, but no one really noticed except my doc, who thought I looked great! I think you'll do fine on it, keep us posted.
Hugs,
Lolly
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