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Old 12-02-2010, 10:35 AM   #1
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Re: Half Way Through Chemo

You're doing what I did to remain positive...I visited this site. This is where I found much inspiration. In addition, I kept telling myself, "I know I can...I know I can...I know I can..." (my rendition of the Little Engine That Could)

Hang in there and keep on chuggin'. You'll make it through the chemo and feel so proud of what you were able to accomplish.
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Nov 09 - Grade 3 IDC + Grade 3 DCIS, ER/PR-, HER2+++, KI-67 91%; BRAC 1 and 2 negative
Dec 09 - Mastectomy LB, 2.4 cm, 1/27 nodes, Stage IIB
Jan 10 - Taxotere/Carboplatin/Herceptin (TCH) for 18 weeks (1X every 3 weeks); Herceptin every week for 18 weeks then every 3 weeks 'til week 51
Apr 10 - Blood transfusion to increase red blood cells
Apr 10 - Change regimen to Taxotere/Cisplatin/Herceptin
May 10 - Chemo done!
Jul 10 - Brain MRI normal
Dec 10 - PET scan NED
Dec 30 10 - Last Herceptin
Feb 11 - Port removed
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Old 12-02-2010, 12:56 PM   #2
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Re: Half Way Through Chemo

Ginny - is there a reason you must have the Neulasta shot - here in Canada they don't just give it to everyone as it is not usually necessary.
I had my blood checked before every chemo, my counts were fine and I never needed the shots. Of course if your counts are too low, the shot would be administered.

Ask your onc. to test your blood counts, maybe you don't need the shots.

all the best
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3 x FEC, 3 x Taxotere
Herceptin - every 3 weeks for a year, finished May 8/08

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