Hi Lilyanne

I had FEC in 2014 without many problems before a double mastectomy and then radiation. All was fine til Sept 2021 when I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in my lungs which whilst it is not curable can be treated to prolong life. I am half way thru the regime.you are switching to. I am finding it much harder than FEC with more side effects. However every person is different and you might not. Diarrhea and constipation are the toughest so speak to cancer nurses and look online at reputable sites for help if you get those. Fatigue nose bleeds cold sores moth ulcers thrush and eye infections have all been on my list too. I can give you more information about how I dealt with each of those if you need it. My worst symptom are day 4 to day 12 and then they improve. Get prepared with all the meds that will help find some trashy tv and ride out the storm. It will soon be over. X

Hi Lilyanne

I had FEC in 2014 without many problems before a double mastectomy and then radiation. All was fine til Sept 2021 when I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in my lungs which whilst it is not curable can be treated to prolong life. I am half way thru the regime.you are switching to. I am finding it much harder than FEC with more side effects. However every person is different and you might not. Diarrhea and constipation are the toughest so speak to cancer nurses and look online at reputable sites for help if you get those. Fatigue nose bleeds cold sores moth ulcers thrush and eye infections have all been on my list too. I can give you more information about how I dealt with each of those if you need it. My worst symptom are day 4 to day 12 and then they improve. Get prepared with all the meds that will help find some trashy tv and ride out the storm. It will soon be over. X

Hi,

Thankyou for taking the time to respond to me. I really appreciate it.

I'm really sorry to hear that the cancer has matastasised to your lungs. That must have been hard news to handle. I hope you are feeling some benefits of the Docetaxel, are you on the HERS2 Targeted therapies too?

Sorry to hear the treatment is causing you side effects especially when you did ok on FEC.

I suppose I'll find out soon enough if it'll cause me similar problems. I know I have to just get on with it. 

Thank you for your advice. It's good to know which are the worst days and that it improves.

Take care 

Sending you love and a big hug

Lilyanne xx