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I had my first Gemzar/Herceptin treatment 3 weeks ago. My wbc went so low, no Gemzar the next week. Then last week, a full dose of both. This week, again my white count was extremely low; my platelet count was almost too low. Since today was Herceptin only anyway, we didn't have to worry about Gemzar.
But it sounds as though I'm only going to be able to tolerate it every other week. My onc has not yet recommended Neulasta this time; not sure why. I suppose he doesn't want to mess with the bone marrow any more than we can help.
As far as side effects, I had slight headaches and slight to moderate nausea the week following the treatment. Typical?
The GOOD news is that my thoracic MRI showed that the highlighted met on my spine is not impinging on the epidural canal. We'll just have to watch it closely. Thoughts of our friend, Mary, automatically come to mind.
Love and light,
Lisa
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