Taxol, Herceptin
3 weeks ago I had my last AC treatment and tomorrow I start the next phase which is weekly Taxol for 12 weeks as well as Herceptin every 3 weeks. I did the happy dance once I finished AC as I did str...
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Hi Marjorie,
it must be a good feeling that the first chemo is over for you.
I have my fourth weekly dose ofTaxol tomorrow along with my second Herceptin. It hasn't been as bad as I expected. I did have a reaction to the first dose which has made every subsequent dose a lot longer as I have extra pre meds and the Taxol over two hours instead of one. The Herceptin also starts over 90 minutes the first dose and reduces to 60 minutes and then 30 minutes.
I find that I am very tired for the first two days after treatment, chemo brain and blurry eyes. I haven't suffered from sickness as yet and my hair is now just starting to fall out. If this is the worst it will get then I think I will be able to bear the 12 weeks ok.
Sorry to hear about the blood clot, I have also suffered from a clot but it was in my Jugular where the portacath line was inserted. I now have two Clexane needles a day into my stomach to thin my blood. I am very fortunate that I have a very understanding husband who administers the needles for me.
I hope your next treatment goes smoothly for you and before we know it, it will be all over and we can get on with living.
Hugs and kisses
Bev