Hi Jane-K I am also HER2 positive and estrogen positive I was put on EC-T chemo, 3 cycles of EC, every 3 weeks, then 4 cycles of T (for me this was docetaxel) also every 3 weeks. As Carol says, it will depend on what you're prescribed. Xx
I asked the question as I was told from the beginning it will be every 3 weeks going forward then I was told every week so my head was a bit scrambled. I have now been told it’s every 3 weeks for the first 3 cycles (EC treatment I think) then continue treatment weekly (Pacli teaxel)
How are you feeling having started treatment and any advice on preparation for treatment would be great xx
I asked the question as I was told from the beginning it will be every 3 weeks going forward then I was told every week so my head was a bit scrambled. I have now been told it’s every 3 weeks for the first 3 cycles (EC treatment I think) then continue treatment weekly (Pacli teaxel)
How are you feeling having started treatment and any advice on preparation for treatment would be great xx
I decided before treatment started that I needed to get my mindset in the right place. I cut all alcohol, eat a very healthy diet and walked for 2 1/2 miles every day. I also decided to isolate for 10 days after each cycle (still went out for my walk), while my immune system was at it's lowest. I had to have a week of filgrastim injections after each chemo session, to boost white blood cells. It was my choice to isolate, you are not told that you need to do this. I completed my chemo on the 9th of July and had minimal side effects throughout. I would recommend a product called polybalm, which protects nails from any damage, caused by the chemo. You can find information about this product on YouTube. I wish you well moving forward and feel free to ask anymore questions if you have them. Xx
