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Hi again Chelee,
I hope I can do a little more to convince you that you had a great treatment-- it is just that the addition of Carbo for non-Stage IV breast cancer is very new, and it takes some time for Oncs to change their ways. The study results weren't even released until about 6 months ago.
Just to clarify, at least at the treatment center that I go to (Sloan Kettering) they call everything but Stage IV breast cancer 'early stage' breast cancer. I had Stage IIIC bc-- ER+/PR+/HER2+-- a lot like yours. I DO know of other women who were Stage IIIC who received the chemo that you have.
This stuff isn't easy, and ironically enough, my Onc, friends and family will tell you that all during treatment I STRESSED majorly as to whether or not I should have had Carbo, instead of the A/C-- so just the opposite of your stress.
I hope you can put your mind to rest on this issue. Like I said, this stuff is not easy, and fears play on our minds in different ways.
Good luck.
Jen
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