[Jean]

Diane,
you asked what to expect....

1. yes, you will feel like you have a flu...achy etc.
tired... those type of reactions. But know your dr. will give you meds to stop the nausea. Many of us worked while on Chemo...while others could not...we are all different in our reactions to chemo.
But for the most part the meds that are given help greatly.

2. You will lose your hair. Of course it will grow back.
For me that was not a dramatic event...I was more concerned with staying cancer free and if having to lose my hair ...I really did not care.

I did not have Taxol but other taxane called taxatore, which is another drug in the taxane family. This work well with herceptin. I am sure others on the site will give you details on Taxol. I did have a small amount of
neuropathy in my toes...after 6 months it become less,
and after a full year there was still some left over numbness...but slight. There are meds to help with this and Vit. B6 is a great supplement.

I think it is wise of you to get all the information you can gather before making decisions. This will empower to make the best decsion for you...just make your decsion based on knowledge and NOT FEAR....

All best wishes to you,
Kind Regards
jean