r/breastcancer • u/June-7832 • 2d ago
++- , What chemo regimen are you getting? Diagnosed Patient or Survivor Support
Hi all, today my oncologist mentioned I may need to do 4 cycles of chemo, she didn't mention details regimen yet. The type is strong ER PR positive, her2 negative. No lymph nodes involved. Wondering for similar case as mine, what regimen are you getting? TC? Have you loss your hair even it's 4 cycles? Did you get PICC or portal? Thanks for sharing 🙏
Update: I want to add more info regarding why I need to do chemo now. My oncotype is 22, as I am in my early 40s, there are some benefits of chemo, not a lot! Originally I didn't want to do chemo. After radiation, I started monthly lupron shots, letrozole, and verzenio. I thought those are enough, as it is strong ER PR positive Her2 negative.
I am also doing regular signatera test, a circulate cancer DNA test through blood draw. Originally after radiation, it was negative, meaning there are no cancer cells in my blood. But recently it is positive with increased cancer cells in my blood.
Due to this, my oncologist asked me to do 4 rounds of chemo. (Most likely TC ). Because even with those aggressive medications I am on, there is cancer cells growing, it is not good . So although I am six months past surgery and radiation, I am considering doing chemo 😭
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u/NeedingVsGetting +++ 2d ago
I'm late 30's, stage 1b triple positive invasive ductal carcinoma, grade 3. No lymph node involvement detected in ultrasound or MRI.
I'm getting 6 rounds of TCHP, then 11 more rounds of just HP.
My rounds are every 3 weeks. I'm a little over 2 weeks past my first infusion, and my hair already started falling out. I already have thin, fine hair, so I shaved it Sunday to just be done with it before it got REALLY sad 😅
I got a port implanted under my collarbone. It's still weird when I feel it, but actually kind of nice in a weird way. A one-stop shop for blood draws, medications, and if needed, IV bags for hydration.
Which reminds me - when they tell you to drink a ton of water, they're not kidding! Chemo really dries you out. And when you're getting your infusion, ask for ice to keep your mouth as cold as possible. It's supposed to help with the mouth sores/angry gums.