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Tch
Congratulations on making a tough decision and embarking on your healing journey. I had almost exactly the same prognosis as you, and the same chemo. It was dramatically effective for me, and tolerable. I would make sure you have some laxative with stool softener around, cuz if you're like me you'd have some constipation for a couple days after treatment. I took a lot of baths with my favorite bath salts, or oils or bubbles. It was the most comfortable place to be.
My hair started falling out 2weeks into treatment (I've heard that's the norm). My vote is to just shave it off when that happens, less messy.
I also advise that you visit this site often, and let us know how you feel. It's been amazingly valuable for me!
Celeste
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"Dancers Against Cancer" in the Eugene, OR Komen Race for the Cure 2010
Diagnosed 8/7/08 with stage 3 invasive ductal carcinoma, micropapillary pattern, Her2 3+, ER+,PR-, grade II, positive lymph nodes.
Received 6doses of Taxotere, Carboplatin with Herceptin continuing for a year...DONE.
1/28/09 Left Modified Radical Mastectomy, Right Simple Mastectomy.
Surgery pathology: No invasive carcinoma present and 17 lymph nodes removed all negative! Only small amount of carcinoma in situ in left breast.
March/April '09, Radiation to left chest wall.
Currently involved in Neratinib clinical trial.
"Well being I won
and wisdom too,
I grew and joyed in my growth;
from a word to a word
I was led to a word
from a deed to another deed." (Odin)
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