KatyJoy
9 years agoMember
Chemo over and done!
i have had 3 fec and then 2 of my planned 3 dosetaxol with hormone therapy as part of the eliminate trial. My originally estimated 9cm invasive ductal carcinoma has responded well and can now not be felt at all on palpation. Unfortunately, my oncologist thinks I have had an allergic reaction to the dosetaxol which has caused a persistent tachycardia (very fast heart rate). I will see a cardiologist next week and start medication (beta blockers) to slow my heart rate. She feels my heart will return to normal but may take some time. Bottom line is, no more chemo! I can't believe I've actually finished this stage! But I'm also a little sad that we are stopping because I couldn't handle it. I also get kicked out of the trial because I couldn't have the full course of chemo. So now on to surgery! Seeing the surgeon next Monday, so I will see what's next then.