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Barbara, I had the 12 weekly taxols and Herceptin. I found it fairly easy to tolerate. I didn't need any stimulants for blood counts & never missed a treatment. I ate exceptionally good during this time, exercised and used shitake mushroom extract to help with white blood counts. Even though you will receive a lower dose weekly you will in total have more taxol in your system than if you had done it every two or three weeks and with that you have a greater chance of getting symptoms of neuropathy. I did have a little numbness in my toes and fingers but am back to normal now. Are you being treated now for active disease? I think that the weekly dose is the preferable one if you are.
Please contact me if you have any questions. I would be happy to help!
Ruth
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