Triple positive - HER2 - Newly diagnosed

Hi @J59 , the thought of any of the treatments we face are always scary at the start. I , like you have triple positive BC but have had a different treatment path due to the size and aggressiveness of my tumour. I had 4 x 3 weekly doses of AC Chemo followed by 12  x weekly Taxol with Herceptin 3 weekly for 12 months. Other than hairloss, fatigue was my biggest hurdle especially towards the end of AC chemo. With taxol i found that I was extremely lucky and had very minimal side effects, again except for fatigue towards the end of the cycle. I had my 1st herceptin only treatment a week ago and have had no dramas with that at all. My Breast specialist told me that herceptin would be " my best friend" due to the type of my BC. The chemo has done it's job and my BC has shrunk substantially so radiotherapy is next on the list before surgery. Once you get passed the 1st treatment the others just seem to flow by and the anxiety of the unknown disappears. listen to your Dr and always ask the nurses if you are worried or concerned about anything, they are an amazing support as are the women on this forum. I have a portacath in my arm and although initially it was a little painful and annoying it has made the whole process of hooking up to an IV much easier.   Good luck with your treatment
Kat