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Why not go for the whole regimen as adriamycin is a great drug for killing HER 2 positive breast cancer. Discuss the 4 AC followed by 4 taxol with Herceptin and Herceptin going out a full year. This was the trial and there are stated results. Go for the cure if you can get someone to give it.
The commitment is in the year of Herceptin anyway and that's a must.
As far as weight gain, I did not gain any weight and actually lost 30 pounds during AC/Taxol. I walk 4 miles a day and watch what I eat (very low fat and lots of veggies and fruit - high fiber (and I am post menopausal and on Arimedex which I thought would be worse)).
I feel walking is good for you and in keeping your ejection rate up during Herceptin.
Good luck and great that you are fighting for yourself. Its weird how doctors don't want to save your life even though it is their job.
Best regards
Becky
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