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Tch
Hi.
I started TCH (taxotere/carboplatin) end of Jan 07. This Fri I will be starting my 4th cycle. I could go the 4 rounds, but my oncologist said if I tolerate it well (which I am), might as well go the optimum of 6 cycles. So I am planning on doing the entire 6. The side effects are very manageable and I thought it would be way worse. I am very glad that I chose to do the chemo.
I am doing the herceptin weekly and the chemo every 3 wks. After chemo, I will continue with the herceptin every 3 wks until it makes one yr.
With my diagnosis, it was debatable whether or not to do the chemo. I ended up going for a second opinion (are we allowed to mention names on this message board?) from a very excellent source since he is very involved with HER2 research at UCLA. He confirmed it would be a good idea for the TCH txs and also said, 4 cycles would be fine, but if tolerated well, might as well go the 6.
Harrie
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*** MARYANNE *** aka HARRIECANARIE
1993: right side DCIS, lumpectomy, rads
1999: left side DCIS, lumpectomy, rads, tamoxifen
2006:
BRCA 2 positive
Stage I, invasive DCIS (6mm x 5mm)
Grade: intermediate
sentinal node biopsy: neg
HER2/neu amplified 4.7
ER+/PR+
TOPO II neg
Oncotype dx 20
Bilat mastectomy with DIEP flap reconstruction
oophorectomy
2007:
6 cycles TCH (taxotere, carboplatin, herceptin)
finished 1 yr herceptin 05/07
Arimidex, stopped after almost 1 yr
Femara
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