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Hi Tess So sorry that you have to join us here but glad that you have reached out for support. This site has been a lifeline for me since my very similar diagnosis in November last year. I have just recently turned 45 but I too was 44 when diagnosed with stage 2a TNBC, 3.2cmlump completely removed with lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy was negative. I have completed 7 rounds of chemotherapy so far. I had3 rounds of FEC which has two drugs similar to yours. It contains Epirubicin (like Docirubicin) and Cyclophosphamide, it has added 5FU. I also had 2 x rounds of Docetaxol before swapping to another regime with a new oncologist. I actually have found the chemotherapy, whilst unpleasant, not too bad. I just have taken it day by day and taken whatever medication has been prescribed for me for the side effects. I have actually found that physically I have done quite well and I have been very lucky with side effects etc. unfortunately I have struggled very badly with depression, which I have had for many years but has been very well controlled until my diagnosis. I am an ex-Tassie girl, originally from Mornington but I am currently living on the Gold Coast. There is a TNBC specific group if you are interested as well as a group for young woman. I will try to answer any questions if you need. Don't anticipate too much with the chemo as everyone reacts very differently. After consulting with my oncologist I started on Fish Oil, Acidophillus, Calcium and Vitamin D supplements to try and help with the side effects. Goodluck. Keep using this site for support, it will help.you get through Love Mandyxxxx