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Marlee
Member
10 years ago

Change of treatment

hi all,

Had an oncology appt after my first two doses of FEC, it seems the MRI and biopsy show limited response. The size is stable and ki67 has had small response, originally 50% now 30%

So plan to commence docetaxel now instead of the FEC for one more cycle. First dose of docetaxel yesterday. Feeling tired today but Dexamethesone is still working I think. I will now have four doses of this but will check response after two.

It seems surgery at this point is difficult so still hoping for a bit if shrinkage, even though I have pretty much decided on masectomy and am still considering getting other breast removed too.

i have read lots of comments and have a bit of an idea of what might be side effects of this chemo drug.

It was hard to not feel to despondent after knowing limited response to first two cycles but now am thinking at least there was a bit of a change and no growth of the tumour. 

And the doctors have been quick to change the treatment

I hope everyone is having a good day and finding something to smile at :)

Ps. I get the pink October need to raise awareness which of course is so important but it makes it hard to not focus on BC every minute. 

3 Replies

  • Marlee's avatar
    Marlee
    Member
    10 years ago

    Thanks Trace,

    my interests are usually around exercise which is not so great but I also read a lot, so have enjoyed lots of great books lately.

    thanks for replying :)

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    10 years ago

    Hi Marlee, it's good that your treatment team are monitoring your condition, and are changing things for you accordingly. It must be frustrating for you to come across more speed humps, bc does that to you. We all react differently to the individual treatments, and our treatment teams all have our best interests at heart. Having a hobby has been my saviour, my art interest helps me to think about something else for a little while and keeps me sane. Do you have a hobby or another interest that you can do ? Sending you a big cuddle, Trace ??????