Liver Secondaries

DeeUK · 11-29-2006, 10:09 AM

Again, I can't thank you all enough for your help, advice and support

I start treatment next week. I'll have docetaxel (Taxotere) next Tuesday. They're also keeping me on Herceptin, while I'm 'tolerating it so well'. I've got to have that the week after, but they'll link it up with the Taxotere after that, provided I don't get a bad reaction to the Tax.

I've had a chest x-ray today (no results yet), and will be getting an appointment for a bone scan.
Hearing about treatments, seeing the grave look on the oncs face, and suchlike, has made it all seem very real. Horribly scarily real.
I don't mind admitting I'm a bit of a mess at the minute. Really struggling to get my head around things, and struggling to find hope.

Dee
xxx

tousled1 · 11-29-2006, 10:21 AM

Dee,

I'm so sorry to hear your news. I can't offer you any advise as far as liver mets go but I can tell you that I had Taxatere as part of my neo-adjunct chemo to shrink the tumor. The Taxatere did it's job -- shrank the tumor to almost nothing. Don't give up - this is a fight and you sound like you are a fighter. Give it all you've got. I will keep you in my prayers.

doh2pa · 11-29-2006, 05:52 PM

Hi Dee,

I an undergoing treatment for liver mets with taxotere and herceptin every 3 weeks. After 4 treatments my 2 liver mets (largest was 3 cm) are GONE!!!!!! I will finish out with 2 more treatments but I am so encouraged. I wish that you will have the same result. I found the tax to be pretty tolerable, so hang in there. Feel free to e-mail me at doh2pa@comcast.net, if you have more specific questions. Good luck!

Donna

Vanessa · 11-29-2006, 07:18 PM

I also had good luck with taxotere and herceptin. My liver mets were gone within 3 months (that was in Sept) and they continue to be gone, so I am now on a break from taxotere. My doctor said they are a good combination. I originally had carboplatin in the mix, but my doctor discontinued it after I had a severe allergic reaction. Best wishes.