Perjeta/Herceptin/Taxotere
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Femme did u have diarreah w the first tx ?
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Has anyone had trouble with the teeth on taxotere h p
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Barb, my doc said there is no "loading dose". I asked.
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Maybe some oncs don't do loading dose. Mine did. The orders came from my MDA oncologist to give to my local oncologist and the amounts were higher for round 1.
I have the nosebleeds. More annoying than anything.
Gearing up for round 6 on Wednesday. I'm bedridden today with diarrhea. Had a very rich dinner last night. Sucks because my Monday and Tuesday are usually really good before treatment and I try to get a lot done. However, resting is on agenda today.
I have scans next week. Getting nervous. I think I have had progression in lungs and spine based on how I'm feeling. Ugh. Trying to stay upbeat and hopeful and not let the anxiety take over.
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bondgirl i am so sorry about the diarreah. hope it gets better . you are in my prayers. i havent had any diarreah with thp. wonder if that will change? barb
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I guess it must depend on the doctor if one gets a loading dose. Mine did reduce my taxotere dose by 20% after the first round put me in the hospital two times. I had nosebleeds with the first round but not after he reduced the dose. I hope your scans go well, Bondgirl. I know what you mean. I have had a dry cough the last couple weeks, which makes me nervous. I should get scans after this round.
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i have my first nosebleed today. this is almost funny the way the side effects change every couple of days. constantlly changing
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I had the loading dose. It was awful!
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I just finished weekly treatment number 33 (yes, 33, over 8 months) of Herceptin/Taxol and then add in Perjeta every third week. BUT, I am currently in remission (Stage 4 Breast Cancer with met to the liver).... Lost most of my hair/eyelashes after about 4 months. Have neuropothy and swelling of the feet/hands, tendons are tight, large muscle groups get sore, nosebleeds every day, drippy nose and eyes and I get fatigued quite easily. My appetite is fine and I go out to the movies, dinner, drive etc with no problems at all... best advice: stay as active as you can, you will feel alot better.
I'm looking forward to recovering from the chemo, anyone have advice on a timeline for this. Bear in mind that I've been in chemo for over 8 months.. thanks!
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Yes, I had a loading dose in the beginning as well..
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Bhd- Yes, I had diarrhea on the first round, and it seemed worse 2nd time!
Bondgirl - Very sorry to hear about the diarrhea - I'm going through the same thing at the moment! My onc also gave me a loading dose on my very first round of chemo...I believe it was actually double what I normally get each cycle.
LisaHubble - I'm so glad to hear remission! I know the side effects really take a toll on you, in the end it has to be worth it! Please keep us updated on your well being!!
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I got my scan results last Thursday, but had a super busy weekend and forgot to post.
The only thing that "lights up" on the PET now is my original breast tumor! There is still a place on my liver that the radiologist said was "hard to measure or make out", but it had zero metabolic uptake. Praise God! This is so huge because originally I had multiple liver lesions including one that was 7 cm, 3 lymph nodes involved, and spots on two of my ribs, hip, shoulder, arm, leg, and a few vertebra. These were very small, but now they are all gone. I did 4 TCH, and then went straight into THP. Thursday I will do my 11th THP. One more after that, and then I will just be on P/H for as long as it will carry me. I also hope to schedule my breast surgery soon. Off with the mother ship! Prayers for good decisions and a long ride on P/H would be much appreciated! My four kiddos need me!
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Thanks Kingcour! It's so heartening to hear this news at our stage, xoxoxo
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kingcour has the origional breast tumor shrunk at all?
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Yes, bhd. It had shrunk a few more mm, but it is half of the size it was at the beginning. It is the slowest to shrink though. It has kind of hit a "plateau". It didn't shrink any on my previous scan.
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Great news, Kingcour!
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Great news Kingcour!
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Wonderful news Kingcour! Sending mucho prayers your way!
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Wonderful news kingcour!
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Lisa Hubble, Kingcour, so happy for you and gives me a lot of hope this will work for me. Have PET scheduled in 2!/2 weeks. I'm wondering if I didn't get a loading dose because I have been on chemo before. I noticed everyone was first timers with the loading dose.
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I was on tdm1 before pth.
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I got a loading dose and I've been on various chemos the past three years.
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Its a mystery, lol. Sure am glad I didn't get one, though!
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Kingcour: Yay! Doing a happy dance.
Jill: How are you feeling?
I got a load dose. But I only did thp twice. I've been on ph only since October. I've started doing water aerobics three times a week and I'm feeling the best I've felt in a long time. Praying we all find our silver bullets. -
Fujimama, how are you feeling on ph only? I just started ph 1 week ago and so far so good besides a little nausea still. I am so out of shape; I would like to at least start going for walks. Reading about you doing water aerobics got me excited here
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Kaelia most days I feel pretty good. Each treatment I seem to recover better. I still have a few random crash days. Aerobics is really helping. My muscles were not so great after thp. I could barely make it up the stairs. So I encourage you to walk asap. I was such a couch potato before all this mess. Hope you feel good on ph only.
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Hi, Fujimama. Not sure if you've read my other thread and that's why you're asking or just in general. Haven't had a good run with this combo thus far but finally feeling better today! Thanks for asking.
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Fiuigimama why did u only have thp twice?
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Thanks Fujimama. I have zero endurance as we speak because I haven't used those muscles in a while lol. With Spring literally here, I am going to motivate myself back into some nice walks outside.
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Hello ladies.. Did everyone begin to tolerate this combo better after each treatment? I know my first and second infusion tried to kill me but the third treatment hasn't been so bad.
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