[Chelee]

Hi Jen, I do feel better NOW knowing that your center "Sloan K." considers everything early BC if its not stage IV. (that I did not know.) Now I can breath a little better. That alone makes a world of difference.

I probably would not of been so concerned had I NOT been passed off to the newest and youngest oncologist on the block right after my surgery. I had some serious reservations about seeing the NEW guy with *little* experience. (I wouldn't of cared if this was for some other health problem...but we are talking about a very aggressive cancer.) I didn't want this new guy practing new ways with me. Just my personal preference...I want the oncologist that has been around the block and seen it all. And I was right about the new guy....he cost me alot of problems by not paying attention. I am SO GLAD I switched doctors!

But he set up this tx plan...so that is why I was worried. Especially when all I read was everyone in my shoes...or close to it ALL seemed to *start* with "AC" ...then followed by Herceptin, Carb, & taxotere, or something close to that.

But I am relieved to hear you say you know of, and have heard of others doing the same tx as me. I do know the AC is really hard on a person. Thats why I thought my first oncologist choose not to give it to me. I do go tomorrow (Monday) for my weekly herceptin tx so when I see my oncologist I will run this by her. She has 20 + years in oncology, hematogy (sp) and Internal medicince.

I have noticed she didn't change my tx plan from what the first guy set up...so maybe its ok. At least YOUR post makes me feel much better about it. Like you said Jen...all this is NOT easy and the fears to play on your mind. I have my really good days...then wham...back to stressing over things that I cannot change. I have to quit doing that! Thanks a million Jen.