Chemo with Taxotere and Cytoxan - Cancer: Breast Message Board

sbeaches · 08-31-2007, 01:56 PM

Hi there, I was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer two months ago, had a lumpectomy 5 weeks ago. My oncologist told me I should take a three month round of chemo (taxotere and cytoxan) as a precaution to kill any micro cancer cells that could be there. I'm afraid to take the chemo because of the side effects but I'm afraid not to take it for fear the cancer will come back. Can someone please tell me how these chemo drugs worked on them? Thanks so much.

cjammom · 08-31-2007, 02:11 PM

Hi SBEACH, sorry about your cancer diagnosi..I know how very scary this all is for you..I was diagnosed 4yrs ago..I had stage 2B cancer with a positve node..I chose to have a mast..followed by 6mths..8rounds of chemotherapy.
I had ACT, which is adriamycin,cytoxin and taxotere..I did well during chemo, no sickness, only nauseaousness, fatigue, leg pain and some mouth sores..all of these side effects were treated with diffferent meds..and I did just fine!!
I have been NED, no evidence of disease since my original diagnosis. It will be 5yrs in January!!
Your fears are real fears, and many of us have felt the same at some point during our breast cancer journey..only you can decide what is right for you..You will have to live with the decisions you make..as for me, I know in my heart, I did what was right for me..
I wish you well, Sbeaches..
come back, and keep posting, let us know how youre doing..okay?
hugs,
cj.

sbeaches · 09-04-2007, 11:52 AM

Hi CJ - Thanks so much for your response. I've been on the web doing lots of research and decided that I want a PET scan before I decide on the chemo. I want to make sure the cancer has not spread. I was so happy to hear that you made it thru the chemo without too many horrible side effects and I'm also happy for you that your are doing so well. I know there are so many happy endings now with bc, we've come a long way. I will keep you posted on my progress. Thanks again!!

cjammom · 09-04-2007, 01:54 PM

good for you sbeach!! you do all the research first!! educate yourself, it will make the decision process easier for you!!
Thank you for your kind words, yes they surely have come along way in treating breast cancer patients..Thank God!
will be looking for your posts,
hugs,
cj.