Surgery inbetween chemo?
i have so far completed the 4 AC and 3 paclitaxol I had a ultrasound to monitor progress which showed the main tumour (I had 1 big 1 and 2 Small) has reduced significantly and 1 of the Small has disap...
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I've heard of chemo being suspended when there has been a lack of response, or tumour growth during neoadjuvant chemo. I would continue on with your chemo, and try and see the surgeon yourself to discuss such a big change in your management plan.
I have a friend who had an MRI after 2 of her 3 doses of FEC, which showed a lack of response, so she was then changed and had 4 doses of docetaxol instead of 3. She ended up having a complete pathological response, although that still allows for remaining DCIS, which she had.
Take care,
Lyn
I have a friend who had an MRI after 2 of her 3 doses of FEC, which showed a lack of response, so she was then changed and had 4 doses of docetaxol instead of 3. She ended up having a complete pathological response, although that still allows for remaining DCIS, which she had.
Take care,
Lyn