Good endings are what we work for! Although I am hoping mine is a long way off yet!
I had the problem about the same time - I went through A/C pretty easily - hair went of course but otherwise nothing much. Taxol was one irritation after another but PN was a pain in every sense. All oncologists will want you to complete the course - they are using all resources at their disposal and you’d want that normally. Many oncology nurses will say that 85% of the permitted dose is of equal therapeutic value. A bit extra is ‘just in case’. Even my good but cautious oncologist was OK with missing one treatment. Some things you have to
decide on your own, I’m afraid. Overall, most people with PN recover pretty well. I do have continued funny feelings in my feet, but it doesn’t really stop me doing anything and it’s unusual to linger this long. It is still improving, just the speed is glacial.
Herceptin is part of a chemotherapy regime recommended for people with HER2 receptors. My tumour wasn’t affected but the only malignant lymph node was so they treat you as if all is. Herceptin has been proven to be very effective. As far as I am aware I had no side effects at all, but you are monitored for any heart issues.
Aligns with what the onc said recently around their minimum target % and the ʻjust in caseʻ top up. I can accept a glacial pace but not a permanent condition; it will disable my capacity to continue employment in the positions I hold.
Ongoing positive and healthy endings :)
