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Chemo FAQS: TC (Taxol/Taxotere + Cytoxan)

Q. Unfortunately, I’ve just found out I need to have chemo. With no node involvement I thought I’d avoid it, but my Oncotype score is in the moderate range, so my oncologist is prescribing TC. What can I expect? A. TC is currently one of the most common types of chemotherapy given to women with early-stage breast cancer. It’s... Read moreChevron
posted 09/09/2010, comments (16)|
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Cycle 12 Chemotherpy Completed

  Yes, this past Tuesday I had my 12 cycle of chemotherapy. I find physically I'm quite tired and mentally I'm a bit worn out as well. Generally, I'm doing quite well but find I don't have energy to do much of anything. My days are spent with the majority of the day watching television and surfing the net. Walking for any distance and... Read moreChevron
posted 04/02/2009, comments (2)|
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Seven and Counting ...

I've had 7 cycles of Taxotere since August of this year and will continue as long as my body and my mind can take it ... I guess. I've had positive CT scans which indicate my tumours are shrinking slightly. That is all the news I need to stay on course however, it's not quite that easy.   Chemotherapy wears on the body and on the mind. My... Read moreChevron
posted 12/26/2008, comments (6)|
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Keri's Breast Cancer Story: Update on Chemotherapy

In this set of emails Keri Haberstroh updates friends and family on her pathology report and chemotherapy treatment. My wife Keri was only 25 years old when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005. My name is Doug Haberstroh, and I am here to tell Keri's breast cancer story, from start to finish. That is what Keri would have wanted.... Read moreChevron
posted 08/08/2007, comments (0)|
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Chemo Regimen FAQs: AC + Taxol/Taxotere chemotherapy (ACT, TAC)

  Q. I've just found out I have to have chemotherapy. The doctor said it's AC and Taxol [or Taxotere]. What does that mean, exactly? A. AC is one of the five most common types of chemotherapy given to women with breast cancer. It includes two drugs: doxorubicin (Adriamycin), and cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). Paclitaxel (Taxol) or... Read moreChevron
posted 07/17/2007, comments (93)|
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