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      • February 25, 2011 at 12:13 am
      AZJulie85
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        I did just the one month of high dose in early 2007 and have been NED ever since (Stage IIIb).  There have been studies done since that point to little if any benefit of doing the additional 11 months of shots – the high dose gives the most benefit.  For me it was a quality of life issue as I did not tolerate it well.   But it really comes down to what you feel you can live with in terms of the decision.   Best of luck to you.

        • February 25, 2011 at 12:13 am
        AZJulie85
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          I did just the one month of high dose in early 2007 and have been NED ever since (Stage IIIb).  There have been studies done since that point to little if any benefit of doing the additional 11 months of shots – the high dose gives the most benefit.  For me it was a quality of life issue as I did not tolerate it well.   But it really comes down to what you feel you can live with in terms of the decision.   Best of luck to you.

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