Mom just started chemo. All tips for caregivers welcome!

JoieDeVivre73
JoieDeVivre73 Member Posts: 21
edited December 2017 in Caring for Someone with Breast cancer

Hi all...my 70 year old mom was diagnosed with Stage 1, grade 3, IDC,no cancer in 26 tested lymph nodes. She opted for a bilateral mastectomy in November. She started treatment today: weekly Taxol for 12 weeks, Herceptin every 3 weeks for 12 months. She has a great attitude and is determined to kick cancer's butt. Anyone been a caregiver for asimilar treatment plan? All advice appreciated!

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  • Pei128
    Pei128 Member Posts: 31
    edited December 2017

    Hi Joie, my mom was diagnosed with stage 4 from the get go. She started off with Taxol and when she got medical financial assistance a month after she started Taxol, she started herceptin once every 3 weeks. She just end her 12th taxol treatment and will go for ct scan next week. The doctor is planning to continue with herceptin once every 3 week and depending on ct scan results, start her on hormone therapy (pill).

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  • JoieDeVivre73
    JoieDeVivre73 Member Posts: 21
    edited December 2017

    Thanks Pei...I hope your mom’s CT comes back clear

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