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No change after EC chemo TNBC

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Hi,

I have 2 tumours in right breast. One triple negative and one double negative HER positive.  After 2 cycles EC the MRI shows static / no change and so being switched to docetaxel sooner for next 4 cycles rather than another EC first. 

Just wondering if anyone else didn't have any change with EC?

Little concerned in case docetaxel doesn't have any effect either. Dr said in that case do surgery sooner but not sure what means for cancer returning etc.

Also nervous for side effects of docetaxel and them introducing herceptin as well for the HER positive tumour. Anyone had that too? 

Thanks ️

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    I have just got back from an oncology appointment and your question came up in my search as I am in a similar situation. I have triple negative and have had 3 rounds. The lump is slightly bigger. Starting on Docataxel next. It's such a scary journey isn't it?

    I completely agree with my treatment plan eg. Chemo first but it's very scary. 
    I hope your drugs have started to work. I look forward to hearing more success stories. 

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    Hi, I am sorry to hear your situation is similar to mine. It is a very scary journey. I have had 2 doses of docetaxel now and have found the side effects much tougher than EC but after day 8/9 I do start to feel better although with this chemo I get acne from day 8 which is dry and sore and this time as close to my eyes has made them very sensitive and watery. 

    I had MRI last week and there has been a limited response with chemo. Small shrinkage to both tumours of around 10%. Oncologist wants me to carry on with next 2 cycles then surgery but has confirmed highly likely will need further treatments post surgery which may include more chemo. 

    It is a hard and long journey but I also trust the treatment plan and I am trying to stay focused on a positive final result when I can hopefully look in mirror and see me again.

    Hope you are doing well, wishing you all the best. X

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    Hi, I am sorry to hear your situation is similar to mine. It is a very scary journey. I have had 2 doses of docetaxel now and have found the side effects much tougher than EC but after day 8/9 I do start to feel better although with this chemo I get acne from day 8 which is dry and sore and this time as close to my eyes has made them very sensitive and watery. 

    I had MRI last week and there has been a limited response with chemo. Small shrinkage to both tumours of around 10%. Oncologist wants me to carry on with next 2 cycles then surgery but has confirmed highly likely will need further treatments post surgery which may include more chemo. 

    It is a hard and long journey but I also trust the treatment plan and I am trying to stay focused on a positive final result when I can hopefully look in mirror and see me again.

    Hope you are doing well, wishing you all the best. X

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