ec chemo - her2 positive - lower doses?

Hi

I had my meeting with the oncologist today and I asked to be given the same amount in a lower dosage.

A friend had just had complete response for a 12cm inoperable tumour!

The oncologist said the lower doses more often was not an option, even though I know this is just a protocol due to staff and the costs to administer 3 x verse once each three weeks.

Has anyone been able to get lower amount administered more frequently for their treatment , if so how ?

love to all

 

  • Hi Surfshanti and welcome to the Cancer Chat Community.

    Hopefully some of our members who have had their treatment administered this way will share their experiences and advice with you soon but in the meantime, you could try getting a second opinion.

    Our cancer nurses team are available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m if you'd like to get their thoughts and insight on this as well.

    Wishing you all the best with your chemo Surfshanti.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hi surfshanti, what are the reasons that you want the dose lowering? I've just finished 4 cycles of EC I know everyone's different but it hasn't been too bad for me.