Perjeta/Herceptin/Taxotere

I just finished my 6th round of p/h/t. The worst side effects for me is being so tired and being so sick after treatment. I used to only feel awful for 4 days or so and now it's more like 8. My counts were real low before treatment this time and my onc had me test again in a week. He said if they were too low, that we would have to skip the tax next time. No such luck. It's just so hard to work and be on this combo. If it wouldn't bankrupt us, I would so quit my job. And I like my job! Sometimes it is just too much.

I was in today to start my 5th cycle of p/h/t. My body was handling it very well the first 4 cycles and I'm feeling more fatigued now. I too am working full time and sometimes it is difficult to balance out.

I get both CT and PET for scans and MUGA every three months.

I get ct with contrast/ bone scan and ecg every 3-4 months.

Kingcour i hope you can stay on ph for a very long time. I was having fluid in the ears with tph. This last tx I went to the regular dose of steroids ( 4 pills a day ) for three days instead of 2 pills a day. and had no fluid prob. Don't know if it is a coincidence or no?

has anyone had a rash on the chest from pht?

I have an acne rash on my face, neck, chest and back. I see dermatology June 18th and will update after that...

Rehula- congrats. That is fabulous news. I am not on here often but veru happy to see your post. I have been on just P/H since January. I could only stand 4 Taxatere. Due scans in a couple weeks but I am headed to NYC with the fam first. Taking my youngest to see Spiderman on Broadway. Keep LIVING with Stage VI!

Thank you, Lorijo! That made my day!

Lorijo6600- I recieved a check within the 20 days. I don't know how long you have continued to work but they should nack up to the date of diagnosis of yout Stage IV. That should cover any waiting period. I find the SS employees are not well educated on hoe this work. Makes no sense to provide a fast track if it isn't fast. My was approved and paid...now the Medidcare benefit is two years but if you have the right person doing your application. ..my medicare date was backed up to my original Stage IIIa diagnosis so it takes effect in August. Feel free to msg me with any other queations. I will check back pretty often.

Just got my disability approval but...have to wait 5months.

Onc decided to go for round 7 and 8. On pht. The original plan was to drop t after 6.this Is good. But...I'm tired of t.going with 100mg /m2. I think I'm held together with bailing wire and duct tape. Feet are giant. Nose and eyes runny. Fingernails (and toe) are falling off. Large muscles (thigh,biceps,etc) hate me. Spend way to much time in the bathroom. Sorry...just need to whine a bit. Perhaps I should go and get some cheese to go with that wine. Ahh..that's better. Onward and upward. I can do two more. I'm reminded of the story...the little train who could.

Redmond- I did 4 Tch and then 12 PHT immediately after that. So 16 straight taxoteres. I was wiped out by the end, but I am already feeling like precancerous me again less than two months later. Hang in there! You can do it! Lots of prayers got me through!

CarlaK yay for shrinkage.

I'm having my 3 month scan Monday. I don't see my onc until Friday. Please say a prayer for good news. I also had an echo yesterday that I will hear from on the same day. It is hard to have to wait so long!



Yay for shrinkage, Carla! Wishing everyone good health!

I will be praying for you kingcour! I am in the same boat with scans Tuesday and results Thursday.