CancerCompass message board discussion started by Johnpaul on 10/17/2005 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,3198,0.htm Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ why is it important to take these two drugs together and why must the dose be so precise? my mom doesnt know why. after the fist doses how often does a person have to take them every other week or what? Johnpaul Mon, 17 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT Jerry, the two drugs work better than one. I'm pretty sure the dosage depends on the weight of the person. Usually, the chemo is given every 3 weeks if the person can tolerate it--blood work needs to be OK. Philly Wed, 26 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT