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HER2+ Breast cancer/ Allergic to DOCEtaxel

Delbx
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I have had 2 full cycles of TCH chemotherapy (Taxotere, Carboplatin and Herceptin) 21 days apart. I was suppose to have 6 cycles. I had a reaction to the Taxotere on the 2nd cycle. I then went for my 3rd cycle this week and had a reaction to the Taxotere again a couple of minutes in, so it was stopped and I was told it would be no longer safe to continue with this Combination. Has anyone else been in the same situation? I'm just wondering what combination/regime you were changed to. Also wondering would cycles be reduced from new plan as I have had two full TCH already. Have to wait until Tuesday to discuss with my consultant so any info in the mean time would be very helpful. Thanks  

  • Hi Delbx,

    I'm sorry to hear that you've been experiencing difficulties with the treatment so far. Hopefully you'll receive further replies soon - you can also try searching the forum (using the button in the blue bar above) in case there are some previous discussions on here that may be relevant for you.

    I see it's now not much longer to wait until your appointment and I hope that at this point you get the answers you need in terms of what the next steps will be. Do make sure to ask any and all questions you have during this appointment.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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