Hi KarenJW. Sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with IDC. I too was diagnosed with grade 3 IDC in January. I had my chemo first and am awaiting a mastectomy. I completed 3 cycles of EC and 4 cycles of docetaxel, with minimal side effects throughout. I had been very anxious about starting docetaxel, after reading all the possdide side effect. However,  I didn't find it too bad at all, I hope this is a bit reassuring. I didn't cold cap and lost my hair while on EC. It started to grow back before my last cycle if docetaxel. Hope all goes well for you on the docetaxel. Xx

Hi KarenJW. Sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with IDC. I too was diagnosed with grade 3 IDC in January. I had my chemo first and am awaiting a mastectomy. I completed 3 cycles of EC and 4 cycles of docetaxel, with minimal side effects throughout. I had been very anxious about starting docetaxel, after reading all the possdide side effect. However,  I didn't find it too bad at all, I hope this is a bit reassuring. I didn't cold cap and lost my hair while on EC. It started to grow back before my last cycle if docetaxel. Hope all goes well for you on the docetaxel. Xx

Hi Pippin24. Thank you so much for your reassuring reply. I'm glad your experience with both EC & Docetaxel were manageable. The side effects of Docetaxel are quite daunting aren't they? I think I'm anxious because I feel lucky to have had a fairly easy time so far. Hopefully, like you, the side effects won't be as bad as I'm imagining. I wish you all the best and a speedy recovery when you have your mastectomy xx

Glad to hear that you are reassured after reading my comment. I did use a product called polybalm at the start of my chemo and have had no issues with my nails, which I had been worried about. My surgery will be in a few weeks, as I will also be having a diep flap reconstruction. I need to see the plastic surgeon next, who works alongside the breast surgeon. They have to work out a time when they will both be available. I'm hoping that I can go on holiday for a couple or weeks before surgery and relax for a while. Keep in touch and let me know how things go with the docetaxel. Xx