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Tasia
5 years agoMember
TNBC Has anyone had chemo terminated early - by choice or Onc decision?
Hi, I am interested to learn of stories where chemo has been terminated earlier than the planned treatment. I was diagnosed with TNBC mid Aug 2020 - GPʻs words ʻvery aggressive grade 3, 3 cm tum...
Sister
5 years agoMember
Just remember that no-one is really sure how many chemo treatments are necessary - they just go for the maximum most can tolerate. When I was having chemo my onc said that he would be very pleased for me to get to 9 out of 12 if I could and I have since read this many times. I did get to the 12 but was closely monitored for the second part. So it sounds like you have probably reached the goal that is recommended but even if you hadn't, it is only the recommended dose.