[cherylynnie]

Chelee,
I had 4 AC and then taxotere for 12 weeks. The AC was every two weeks. My first doses I was very tired and constipated. My second one was the worst and I believe it was because my white count was .7 that day. but once they got that under control the 3rd and 4th ones weren't that bad. The steriods kept me from being so tired, then the days when I was off of them i was dragging. I actually was given the option to take the taxotere dense dose or over a three week period. I took the first as a full dose and by day 4 I had severe flu like symptoms which lasted for 3-4 days, so I switched to taking the lower dose every week over a three week period. I think as long as my white count was at a reasonable level I handled the chemo better. But the taxotere didn't mess with the white count like the AC did. I finished the taxotere and about 12 days after I was done I started with joint pain in the heels of my feet and my kneees and my hips. The pain hasn't gone away yet and it has been three weeks since it started. I am on 3 weekly herceptin now, had a rash with the loading dose and now they gave me a small amount today to see how I handle it. Then if I am okay they will give me the rest next week.

Stay strong!