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Abraxane

Marcha Louise
Marcha Louise CSN Member Posts: 36
in Breast Cancer #1
I was wondering if anyone has had Abraxane infusions. I have two more AC infusions and then on to Abraxane. Any words of advice?
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  • Megan M
    Megan M CSN Member Posts: 3,000
    #2
    I haven't had this Marcha,
    I haven't had this Marcha, but, I am sure some pink sister has and will respond to you.


    Good luck,

    Megan
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  • sunshine0406
    sunshine0406 CSN Member Posts: 65
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    I had abraxane
    I had abraxane after my allergic reactions to taxoter and taxol. I got it along with carboplatin and herceptin and I tolerated it pretty well. I of course was a bit nauseous, tired and on the verge of shaking chills a couple times, but from what I hear I had it pretty good. I did drink a lot of coconut water with a splash of V8 juice before and for a couple days after my infusions (I really do think it helped, because when I started to feel bad I would drink it and feel better). Good luck and hope it goes well for you.
    Laura
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  • phoenixrising
    phoenixrising CSN Member Posts: 1,508
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    Hi Marcha, the difference
    Hi Marcha, the difference between Abraxane and the other taxanes is that it uses a fat molecule to carry it while the others use a solvent, hence the steroids before, during and after tx. You don't need them with Abraxane as far as I've read. I would have preferred using it to the taxotere I had. Good luck with your treatment!
    jan
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