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maryanne43
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12 years ago

Half way through AC chemo for triple negative BC,

Hi All, This is my first post but I have been reading for a little while. Was diagnosed Nov 14. Lumpectomy on Nov 21 and stared AC chemo on Dec 16. Having 4 x AC every 2 weeks then 12 x Taxol weekly. So far AC has been manageable but the 2nd knocked me around a bit more. Wondering if others have had the same experience. I consider myself really lucky as I was mis-diagnosed but but insisted on further investigation. Good news is it was early but still grade 3 Triple Negative. No lymph node involvement and all other scans were clear. Looking at the chemo and radiation to follow as insurance therapy. It's definitely challenging but I am still working and trying to cope with the normal day to day stuff of being the mum of a teenager. That's challenging enough! I have met some amazing people on this journey so far and I am so lucky to have an awesome medical team. I feel so blessed and am looking forward to calling myself a BC SURVIVOR! Luv to all who are on this parallel journey with me! Maryanne :)

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    lisa256
    Member
    12 years ago

    Hi Maryanne

    I am having the same treatment as you - 4x AC every fortnight and 12 taxol weekly. I started on December 13th. I am having my third AC today.  The side effects of my first treatment was actually worse than my second treatment except when I got extreme back pain one night due to the neulasta injection I had the day after to boost my white blood cells.

    I am not working at the moment but I do have an 11 year old and a 16 year old so I am thankful it is the holidays now so there is less rushing around. I think anyone who works while having treatment is amazing.

    Hope your treatment gets easier for you.

    Keep up the positive attitude !!

    Lisa xx

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    Robyn_W
    Member
    12 years ago
    You started your chemo the day I finished!I had a different chemo to you, but I am very sure,that they are all cumulative.My second was worse,but after that it didn't really change.To some extent I think you adjust to it,or you kind of get into a routine of sorts.I didn't work,and I think that this must be challenging in itself.I really admire ladies that can do this:) Take care of yourself,and all the best with the rest of your treatment.xoxoxRobyn