Don M Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I saw my oncologist today. I am going to stop the taxotere. The original plan was to do 6 infusions and then take a break for 3 months and scan. My oncologist says that after 4 infusions I have most of the benefit and we thought it would be better to stop now, especially since I have just one lung and the taxotere appears to be causing breathing problems. So, I will take a break now and scan in 3 months and then see. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I hope your breathing gets better Don. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Well it seems to me from reading your posts Don that you could use a break. My med onc quite often assures me that 4 cycles of anything give you most if not all of the benefit. It seems to be more typical in the US to stay on chemo for longer. So please enjoy the break and try not to worry too much. Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Don, I am so sorry to hear about your breathing problems. Hope the three month break will give your body a chance to strengthen and I hope the taxotere has kicked some cancer butt. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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