Hi pandamum, sorry to hear about your diagnosis and totally understand the worries you have about side effects. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in January and initially thought I would be having mastectomy first. However after further tests it was decided I would need EC-T chemotherapy first and also Herceptin. I too should be starting my chemo in about 2 weeks, just waiting for a date. I'm starting with 3 cycles of EC, then go onto 4 cycles  of T (docetaxel), plus Herceptin. It's the docetaxel that worries me the most, due to the unpleasant side effects. Just trying to be as positive as I can at the moment and keep my diet as healthy as possible. I wish you well on your journey moving forward and hope to hear how you are doing. Xx

Pippin24

Thank you for your reply.  Sorry you are going through this too.

Yes I am also on docetaxel, carboplatin and trastumb via IV. And pertuzumab injections.

I have not had the confidence to look it all up, only what the oncologist said. 

Good luck x

Really hoping that I get a date to start treatment soon. Next step us to sort out a wig and nice hats. Also want to source the best nail care options. Hopefully we won't get too many side effects and all will go smoothly. Xx

Really hoping that I get a date to start treatment soon. Next step us to sort out a wig and nice hats. Also want to source the best nail care options. Hopefully we won't get too many side effects and all will go smoothly. Xx