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Bev · 04-19-2006, 06:46 PM

Hi Cynthia, for stage 2 and lumpectomy, I did 4 AC every 3 wks, 12 taxol and herceptin weekly, continuing herceptin every 3 weeks for rest of 1 year. Rads while on herceptin. Beginning tamoxifen after rads. I asked about taxotere, and was told they were similiar but she thought taxol to be better. It does seem geographic. From reading posts, it looks like taxotere is more often used on West coast. Best wishes, Bev

04-19-2006, 06:46 PM	#5
Bev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,055	Hi Cynthia, for stage 2 and lumpectomy, I did 4 AC every 3 wks, 12 taxol and herceptin weekly, continuing herceptin every 3 weeks for rest of 1 year. Rads while on herceptin. Beginning tamoxifen after rads. I asked about taxotere, and was told they were similiar but she thought taxol to be better. It does seem geographic. From reading posts, it looks like taxotere is more often used on West coast. Best wishes, Bev