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Sandi_Lockwood
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12 years ago

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Hi my name is Sandi,

I am new to this group. I was diagnosed with Invasive (Ductal) carcinoma of no special typ which is Triple negative. I had 15 nodes identified all benign which I understand is good news.

I have had a left mastectomy and my surgeon refused to take the right breast which I am distressed about. I had that operation on 20 November 2013 and began chemo on 20 December 2013. I have completed 3 rounds of Flurouracil, Epirubicin and Cyclophosphamide.

My oncologist now wants me to have a further 3 rounds of Docetaxel (3-21 day cycles). I am really concerned about this one as I noted the high risk of Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy.

I know of one lady who can hardly walk after having this treatment.

Has anyone else had this treatment that may ease my mind or at least know what I am up for?

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  • Kate38's avatar
    Kate38
    Member
    12 years ago

    Hi Vebe,

    Sorry for delay in response, I am trying to juggle work, chemo and being a single mother, so I dont have much time to spend on this forum :)

    Anyway, I understand how you might be feeling with your diagnosis of metaplastic breast cancer.  I MIGHT have a form..matrix producing metaplastic breast cancer, but the core biospy results were inconclusive about that and because I am having chemo before surgery, the diagnosis can't be confirmed. 

    The information about metaplastic breast cancer on the internet is scary and my Drs seem to brush aside my questions about what it might mean.

    Anyway I hope you are doing well, and there is a good chance you are not alone with your metaplastice BC diagnosis.

    Cheers

    Kate