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Lisalou · 09-18-2014, 07:27 PM

Hi Eva
I did the same chemo regime. Had some neuropathy that is not starting to resolve. Last chemo was 7/24. The diarrhea was very bad and I lived on Imodium or else I could not stay continent. I took B complex to reduce the neuropathy side effects, iced my hands and feet during infusions, and had weekly massage with Reiki, as well as acupuncture. I believe they were all helpful.
I did BMX. Not for fear factor but because I wanted symmetry. I don't regret my decision. Though of course these are personal choices. I also did BMX to avoid radiation, I was in the grey zone. And the risks from radiation or full axxillary node dissection were greater than my risk for recurrence so I opted out of those treatment And just did the chemo and BMX The TEs were uncomfortable and I am glad to be rid of them but they were manageable.
I have implants in now and they are much more comfortable.
Hang in there. You can get through it.
One day at a time.
Take care
Lisa

09-18-2014, 07:27 PM	#5
Lisalou Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 184	Re: A/C was easier than Taxol / Herceptin / Perjeta - :-( Hi Eva I did the same chemo regime. Had some neuropathy that is not starting to resolve. Last chemo was 7/24. The diarrhea was very bad and I lived on Imodium or else I could not stay continent. I took B complex to reduce the neuropathy side effects, iced my hands and feet during infusions, and had weekly massage with Reiki, as well as acupuncture. I believe they were all helpful. I did BMX. Not for fear factor but because I wanted symmetry. I don't regret my decision. Though of course these are personal choices. I also did BMX to avoid radiation, I was in the grey zone. And the risks from radiation or full axxillary node dissection were greater than my risk for recurrence so I opted out of those treatment And just did the chemo and BMX The TEs were uncomfortable and I am glad to be rid of them but they were manageable. I have implants in now and they are much more comfortable. Hang in there. You can get through it. One day at a time. Take care Lisa __________________ [SIGPIC]Lisa Routine mammogram 12/20/2013 Call back with repeat films on12/31/2013 Ultrasound with core needle biopsy same day Dx 1/2/2014 IDC ER/PR+ 1/10/14 HER2 + 2/14/14 BRCA results negative 2/17/2014 skin & nipple sparing BMX with reconstruction Tissue expanders placed IDC Stage 2A left breast. 9mm tumor no other CA 1/4 nodes positive ER + PR + Her2 +(by FISH) Right breast no cancer, sclerosing adenosis 3/13/14 Round 1 AC minimal side effects 3/27/14 Round 2 AC 4/10/14 Round 3 a little more nausea 4/24/14 round 4 hurray! Done with phase 1! 5/8/14 THP ( taxol weekly x12, Herceptin & perjeta every 3 weeks x 4) 7/24/14 done with chemo Continue of Herceptin every 3 wks x 1 yr 5/14 start Tamoxifen x 5 years 8/18/14 removal of TEs silicone implants placed 9/14/14 Cellulitis Right Breast, suspect infected implant. Managed with Oral antibiotics, avoided surgery to remove implant. Whew! 12/17/14 nip & tuck revision of Left breast We gain strength, courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face. The danger lies in refusing to face the fear, not in daring to come to grips with it. We must do that which we think we cannot do. -Eleanor Roosevelt