ACT chemo regimen, does that fit me?

cathy67 · October 2019

I am 52 years old, 2.1 cm, one positive 3mm sentinel node, grade 2, ER positive, PR positive, HER2 negative.

Just recommended by MO this ACT chemo regimen, with dense dose, 2 weeks 8 rounds. I asked for three weeks, he said won't be that effective. Oncotype dx is ongoing.

Want to ask ladies here, how do you think this regimen? By the way, the MO said, the chemo benefit is absolute 5% in ten years recurring rate reduction for my case, that is another reason I asked here.

Thanks.

MoonGirlJess · October 2019

I had ACT chemo last year. I had multifocal lobular CA with 3 positive nodes. It’s pretty standard. I had the DD AC then 12 weekly Taxol as AC did not treat me kindly. AC is one of the most aggressive chemo regimes out there for any cancer. It kills everything. But for me, it was, let’s just say not a walk in the park. But others do better on it than I did.

PM me for anything. I’m always around. Best wishes to you. I was diagnosed at 41.

cathy67 · October 2019

MoonGirl,

Thanks. When it gets to the more details, I may need further advice from you.

Yes, these days, I am also learning, ACT is a standard unless you cannot do it due to healthy condition.

MoonGirlJess · October 2019

Cathy—I’m here for you. Fire away with any questions you may have. We’re all in this together!

cathy67 · October 2019

MoonGirl,

Thanks!

cathy67 · October 2019

Hi MoonGirl!

Too much to learn, and still too much to do for the kids, school schedules, weekend activities...

Just another question prompts up, which chemo is most effective for ER positive? I learned something saying that A is not effective for ER positive, sounds ACT is standard for all, but any particular one for ER positive?

ACT chemo regimen, does that fit me?

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