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Lee · 03-13-2006, 06:12 PM

Although using Taxol instead of Taxotere and I get treatments every week (3 wks all drugs, 1 wk just herceptin) instead of once every 3 wks. I've been on this for 5 months now and side effects have been pretty manageable.

My most consistent symptom has been diarrhea, but it's pretty controllable with Immodium. I was also having trouble sleeping the night of chemo due to the steroid (decadron) but asked that they cut my dose in half, which has helped. I also lost nearly all my hair (and shaved off what was left!). I'm more tired than usual, but not so much that I can't function or anything like that. I have 3 small children so laying around on the couch all day just isn't an option!

All in all, it hasn't been too bad. Good luck and keep us posted on how you do!

03-13-2006, 06:12 PM	#13
Lee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 58	Hi Sherri - I'm on a similar regimen - Although using Taxol instead of Taxotere and I get treatments every week (3 wks all drugs, 1 wk just herceptin) instead of once every 3 wks. I've been on this for 5 months now and side effects have been pretty manageable. My most consistent symptom has been diarrhea, but it's pretty controllable with Immodium. I was also having trouble sleeping the night of chemo due to the steroid (decadron) but asked that they cut my dose in half, which has helped. I also lost nearly all my hair (and shaved off what was left!). I'm more tired than usual, but not so much that I can't function or anything like that. I have 3 small children so laying around on the couch all day just isn't an option! All in all, it hasn't been too bad. Good luck and keep us posted on how you do!