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StephN · 06-06-2006, 10:49 AM

Rina -
You mention having Taxol with Herceptin. It is clinically proven that these two drugs work synergistically together - have a better effect than either drug alone, which is why this is the standard of care now.

You mention that you will have radiation. I am quite certain you will have a break after the chemos, stay on the Herceptin schedule and after 3 or 4 weeks begin the radiation. This is the normal schedule. Check on that so you will have it in your calendar. I suggest this since you have to go EVERY week day for 5 weeks. Does not leave time for other things and you have to prioritize even more during the radiation time. This will also tire you out as you get toward the end and leave you that way for a few weeks generally.

Taxol plus Herceptin worked for me in my Stage IV situation with raging liver mets. I am also hormone neg.

06-06-2006, 10:49 AM	#20
StephN Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Misty woods of WA State Posts: 4,128	Taxol is a good drug Rina - You mention having Taxol with Herceptin. It is clinically proven that these two drugs work synergistically together - have a better effect than either drug alone, which is why this is the standard of care now. You mention that you will have radiation. I am quite certain you will have a break after the chemos, stay on the Herceptin schedule and after 3 or 4 weeks begin the radiation. This is the normal schedule. Check on that so you will have it in your calendar. I suggest this since you have to go EVERY week day for 5 weeks. Does not leave time for other things and you have to prioritize even more during the radiation time. This will also tire you out as you get toward the end and leave you that way for a few weeks generally. Taxol plus Herceptin worked for me in my Stage IV situation with raging liver mets. I am also hormone neg.