Chemo options for 2nd time around

Annie62

6 yrs ago I had AC and Taxotere. This time had an oncotype test and scored 55 which makes me a good chemo candidate (oh joy). Onc is deciding on my new treatment. Gemzar, Abraxane or maybe Ixempra. What chemo did your onc us the second time around?

Thanks,

Anni

marium

hi,yes my mom had recurrence within a month aft same chemo treatment u had ,she took a dose of lxempra,which is v tough on body,today she has an appointment wd doc,he ll see  how is it workin. best wishes to u n her.

lmc1970

Abraxane-it's working for me with few SE's....doesn't stop me from hating every minute of it though...sorry having a woe is me week!

sharalou

I had a/c and taxotere, 6 years ago, for breast ca in the left breast. Had an mri in July and low and behold 2 5mm areas in right, ca. Had mastectomy, lymph nodes clear, was just going to be on tamoxifen, but then oncologist decided to due the Oncotype, and one came back at 27. I am on my last round (on Tuesday), of C/ and Taxotere. 4 rounds of it.

hrf

For my first time I had FEC. The second time I had TC

marium

lxempra is  nt workin well,so the onco has decided to stop chemo n start rad,twice a day.

IllinoisNancy

Hi, I'm fighting my 2nd ILC.  The first time was in 06 and my Oncotypedx was 9.  I think that test is a waste of time.  I had a 96% of no recurrence in 10 years and here I am with 6 new tumors all in the same area as the first time.  I'm getting chemo first and then surgery.  Also Tamoxifen didn't stop it either.  I took it faithfully since 07.  I don't think anyone including the doctors have a clue when it comes to predicting the future of BREAST CANCER. 

Annie62

Hi everyone,

Thanks for all of your responses. I appreciate all the info.

I will probably find out what is recommended. I think they may do a combo of Gemzar and Abraxane. I think I won't be getting Ixempra. I think it has the same allergy issue that I had with Taxol. That might not be accurate but I'm likely to find out tomorrow.

 Best to everyone.

Annie