Hi, has anyone had Abraxane and EC together at the same time . I have my last Abraxane and first EC and the onc says I can have them together?
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Hi lillibet1,
Thank you for posting.
Treatment with abraxane (nab-paclitaxel) is usually finished before starting treatment with EC. It’s not common practice to give this combination of medications together on the same day.
You say your oncologist has said you are able to have these together, you may want to talk through this with them again. They will be best placed to answer based on your individual situation. You may also find it helpful to talk to your breast care nurse, or the chemotherapy nurses. You may also be able to request to speak to the oncology pharmacist to ask about having this combination of medications together.
We have the chemotherapy monthly threads, and you may find it helpful to post your question here to talk to others going through chemotherapy at the same time.
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