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Hi Velva, I just finished 6 months of taxol, (is a taxane like taxatare) carboplatin, herceptin, and zometa. I had the taxol, carboplatin, and the herceptin once a week for three weeks at 1/3 the dose normally given every three weeks. The zometa for bone mets was given once a month. I tolerated the treatment very well with few side effects. I did lose 90% of my hair but it started growing back about 3 months ago. I had widespread disease in my bones and chest. My tumor markes are normal and there is no progression. I just had a normal brain MRI. I started navelbine last week to clean up the rest. Don't apologize for being vain about your hair. It is another loss that most of us can grieve over. Just get the best treatment to get rid of the disease so you can go on with life. Love and Blessings, Lu Ann.
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