Hello KCMmum, 

I am sorry to hear that there was no change with EC and that you are being switched to Docetaxel. I hope that Docetaxel will work well for you and that you will hear from others who have been in a similar situation and that they will come and share their story with you. 

There is information on our website on Docetaxel which also lists the possible side effects associated with this treatment and if there is anything you would like to talk through with our cancer nurses, don't hesitate to give them a call on this free number 0808 800 4040 - their line is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. 

I hope that the treatment will work well for you and that you won't suffer any side effects. 

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

Thank you Lucie for replying, I will take a look at the info and hopefully hear from others who faced similar or call the nurses. Thanks again and for well wishes x

Thank you Lucie for replying, I will take a look at the info and hopefully hear from others who faced similar or call the nurses. Thanks again and for well wishes x

Hello KCMmum, 

Just wanted to let you know about the 'Younger Breast Cancer Network' group on Facebook that you might find helpful to join and ask there? It's incredibly supportive and there's always someone who has been through similar to you, who will let you know about their expereince. I've had a quick search in the group and I can see posts from people who didn't have any response from EC, and then had a full response from the taxol. I understand having two different receptors for the tumours makes it more tricky, but HER2 targeted therapies are usually very effective and I hope you see a response. 

Everyone's different so reactions will vary, but I found reading the docetaxal side effects terrifying, but it was much better than EC, and aside from fatigue and slight bone pain a few days after infusion, it was very manageble. I also had no side effects or problems with herceptin which continued for a year once chemo was completed. 

Wishing you all the best for the next part of your treatment. 

Hi 

Thank you so much for your reply, I will.most certainly check out that page.

It's very reassuring to hear that your experience with docetaxel and herceptin has not been as bad as you imagined. Thank you! 

I am 2 days post 1st docetaxel and herceptin. Hoping that it is kind to me but most of all that it works! 

Thank you ️