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Next Treatment - Taxol/ Herceptin
Hi Ladies, on Thursday I start my next phase of treatment 12 x weekly Taxol and 3 x weekly Herceptin ( 12 months ). I have made it through 4 rounds of AC really well thankfully. Tiredness for a coupl...
I finished a 12 week taxol with 3 weekly Herceptin/Perjeta regime just a few weeks ago. Came through it feeling quite good and with very few side effects. Drove myself to the hospital and back home each time - although I would probably get a friend to help me with the final two weeks as I did feel a little bit spacey towards the end. No anti-nausea medication required, just a general feeling of tiredness. Now that the taxol has been finished for close to 3 weeks I feel my energy returning but I'm still taking it easier than normal. Surgery is coming up next month - just taking one day at a time at the moment and not thinking too far ahead.
The cold cap saved my hair (poor old eyebrows are just hanging in there. Those 2/3 chin hairs won't budge which I find ironic !!
All the best for your treatment.
The cold cap saved my hair (poor old eyebrows are just hanging in there. Those 2/3 chin hairs won't budge which I find ironic !!
All the best for your treatment.