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Herceptin alone or (Herceptin + Perjeta) together
Hi I am a 54-year-old female, and I was diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer last April. I completed 8 cycles of TCHP (Taxotere (docetaxel), Paraplatin (carboplatin), Herceptin (trastuzumab), and Perjeta (pertuzumab)] treatment and then underwent surgery to remove the cancer along with 5 lymph nodes. I am scheduled…
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Starting Chemo September and October 2024 Support Thread
Join us here to support one another, share experiences, and ask questions. We're all here for you. What is the type of chemo and regimen you'll be doing? When do you start? Share your thoughts and get support!
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Starting Chemo May and June 2024 Support Thread
Gather here to support one another, ask questions, and share experiences. We're all here for you. What is the type of chemo and regimen you'll be doing? When do you start? Share your thoughts and get support!
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Starting Chemo July and August 2024 Support Thread
Join us here to support one another, share experiences, and ask questions. We're all here for you. What is the type of chemo and regimen you'll be doing? When do you start? Share your thoughts and get support!
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Starting Chemo April 2024 Support Thread
Gather here to support one another, ask questions, and share experiences. We're all here for you. What is the type of chemo and regimen you'll be doing? When do you start? Share your thoughts and get support!
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Starting Chemo March 2024 Support Thread
Gather here to support one another, ask questions, and share experiences. We're all here for you. What is the type of chemo and regimen you'll be doing? When do you start? Share your thoughts and get support!
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Herceptin and Perjeta after initial 6 TCHP cycle or only Herceptin?
I started TCHP for Her2+ invasive breast cancer in January. I had 6 treatments, every 3 weeks. I had the last chemo part of the treatment (T&C) this week. Whilst I am glad to be done with that part of the treatment, there is still a bit of a road ahead. I have surgery in a month's time. My MO was saying that, after…
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Starting Chemo December 2023? Gather here for support!
Join and share here to get and give support if you're scheduled to begin chemotherapy this month. Please share your diagnosis, planned chemo regimen and start date, so we can all support you as you navigate treatment — we're all here for you!
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Starting TCHP Chemo…
I’m starting TCHP chemo this week and am really frightened by the side effects that may happen. Please post advice and tips for getting through this challenging regimen. Thank you.