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D.W. · 11-11-2008, 06:33 AM

Hi Koolmom,

I was taken off of tykerb/xeloda and now am on navelbine and herceptin. Yes, I've had the white blood cell counts too low and had to miss a dose of navelbine. My hemoglobin levels are low too and I may have to have an iron treatment to restore it. I haven't had problems with neuropathy yet--but was warned of that side effect. When I was on the heavy chemo drugs in 2006 I had neuropathy and the onc. gave me Lyrica for it. It helped, but my insurance won't pay very much for it because it is too new. So Lyrica may help you.

As to hair loss, I can't help you on that one because my hair fell out in April after whole brain radiation and is slowly coming back.

I hope that is somewhat helpful for you. Hang in there!

D.W.

11-11-2008, 06:33 AM	#2
D.W. Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 46	navelbine/herceptin Hi Koolmom, I was taken off of tykerb/xeloda and now am on navelbine and herceptin. Yes, I've had the white blood cell counts too low and had to miss a dose of navelbine. My hemoglobin levels are low too and I may have to have an iron treatment to restore it. I haven't had problems with neuropathy yet--but was warned of that side effect. When I was on the heavy chemo drugs in 2006 I had neuropathy and the onc. gave me Lyrica for it. It helped, but my insurance won't pay very much for it because it is too new. So Lyrica may help you. As to hair loss, I can't help you on that one because my hair fell out in April after whole brain radiation and is slowly coming back. I hope that is somewhat helpful for you. Hang in there! D.W.