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Re: vascular invasion
Yes, CAF (sometimes also called FAC) and FEC both use similar drugs (Adriamycin for one, and epirubicin for the other). In the US, prior to using the taxanes those who were HR+ generally got CAF or FEC, and those who were HR- got CMF. CAF and FEC are still used in Canada, Australia, and Europe for some patients instead of a taxane, for those who don't get as much benefit from using a taxane. (Like me, for example.)
I think your guess about the thinking behind your treatment is correct and that the systemic chemo is what they would use regardless for the LVI. Your onc or the pathologist should be able to tell you how consistent and prevalent it was or not from your tissue samples.
A.A.
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Dx 2002 age 51
bc for granny, aunt, cousin, sister, mother.
ER+/PR+/HER2+++, grade 3
IDC 1.9 cm, some DCIS, Stage 1, Grade 3
Lumpectomy, CAFx6 (no blood boosters), IMRT rads, 1 3/4 yr tamoxifen
Rads necrosis
BRCA 1 & 2 negative
Trials: Early detection OVCA; 2004 low-dose testosterone for bc survivors
Diet: Primarily vegetarian organic; metformin (no diabetes), vitamin D3
Exercise: 7 days a week, 1 hr/day
No trastuzumab, no taxane, no AI
NED
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