Herceptin without Taxol?

penelope · 04-21-2007, 09:13 AM

Yup same thing happened to me. My onc said that given my 7mm tumor taxene's were only a 1% benefit to me but I was able to finish 1 year.

I read all these women having AC+TH and know that I did not get T and it scares the crap out of me. But 1%!!! That did not sould worth it. I wonder what the absolute risk reduction was for AC followed by H. What were you quoted?

justnina · 04-22-2007, 08:49 PM

Hi Penelope,
I'm afraid I wasn't given any statistics. I wish I had asked!

momdeeco · 04-23-2007, 06:14 AM

I had to seek a 2nd opinion for Herceptin. I also asked the doc about taxol and neither one thought it was necessary. I had to stop Herceptin after 6 mo. due to ejection fraction. Both oncologist agreed to discontinue the Herceptin and not restart it because it hasn's been proven that 1 year is best. Very similar to your situation. She didn't want to "cure" cancer and cause heart failure.

Isn't it exciting when your hair starts to come back in! I have been done with chemo for about 1 year, and my hair is still very curly. I love it though! Takes me about 60 sec. in the morning to get it ready to go. It is wash, dry, fluff!
I've had many haircuts since last April, and think I will keep it short as long as it stays curly!

God Bless,

justnina · 04-23-2007, 07:02 AM

Thanks so much for your reply. Your situation does resemble mine and that gives me a lot of reassurance.

As for my hair, I certainly agree. It's easy to care for. But I'm not at the point where I can bear to cut it yet. I'm too attached to it(literally and figuratively) because I'm so happy it's back!!