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Welcome to the group Tina :)
I had all my chemo and surgery at POW and RWH . My chemo was the same as yours (except I had Carbo added to my Taxol) and finished in April and I just had surgery last week.
I live 40 minutes from POW. Despite the travel - yes it was annoying - I'm glad I went there. The team were very supportive and organized and they have great emergency facilities.
They did give me the option of getting chemo at a closer hospital, but I wanted to keep everything in the same place to avoid confusion.
I remember my first chemo dose and being petrified. A/C is hardest on the body, Taxol is actually a lot easier. Just remember the body is very resilient and will surprise you. I had neutropenia for 2 months during treatment but thankfully didn't get sick. Organic garlic helps!
I would consider emergency facilities and communication between the two hospitals. Your oncologist and breast care nurse will need constant communication w your chemo nurses. Blood tests will also have to be done at POW pathology.
I would definetly ask your oncologist and breast care nurse if they have any issues.
Best of luck with your decision. Stay strong and message me if you have any questions xo