(re)-introducing myself.... I think I'm still in shock really...

[Christine MH-UK]

and was diagnosed in Oct 2003 about six months after having a baby, so I know your concerns.

I had the FEC before surgery and was really scared because even though FEC has worked really well for many women, I still had 8/19 nodes involved afterwards. Then I had taxotere, which was highly unusual back then, but my oncologist had been to a conference and was convinced it would help. I had to wait until after herceptin had been proven to be effective to get it, so there was quite a delay after I had finished my chemo, so my treatment wasn't quite a good as yours will be. I know that many women now in the UK seem to be getting their taxotere and their herceptin at the same time. I found FEC tough, taxotere easy at first and harder later and herceptin to be pretty easy. If you have any problems the people on this board provide a wealth of knowledge.

I am four years on from diagnosis and my cancer has shown no sign of return. Best wishes for your during your treatment.