Hi Fergie

I had EC chemotherapy followed by 12 weeks of Paclitaxel which I finished on the 5th November. I can understand your apprehension as it can be overwhelming trying to take in all the information especially possible side effects. I personally only had heartburn now and then and haemorrhoid due to constipation which I reported to cancer team and was gave meds. I also purchased  suzzi pads which I wore during treatment as a preventive against possible peripheral neuropathy. I didn't get this. Not sure if it was because I wore suzzi pads or i might not have had side effect anyway as we are all different and you may get through it all without having anything. I did ask and had a picc line inserted in my arm and paclitaxel was given through this. This was good as it saved the discomfort of having needles in your hand or arm every week.

I had a left mastectomy after this on the 4th December and my surgeon informed me 90% of the tumour was cancer free and the 10% gone with the mastectomy. I did have 4 lymph nodes removed 3 tested positive for cancer and Iwill have all lymph nodes in left armpit removed on 8th January. Then radiotherapy.  Surgeon has recommended 2 years of CDK 4/6 inhibitors and10 years hormone therapy. I am cancer free but I will continue to receive preventive treatment to remain well and cancer free.

Im sure it is as Lucie says you are being offered 12 weeks paclitaxel as a preventive. Sometimes I feel as if its never ending but you will get through this. Trust your Doctor and the process and ask as many questions as you like as the more informed you are may put your mind at rest. 

Wishing you merry Christmas and a healthy New Year Fergie.