Dizzy bird here again as you may know I was diagnosed on the fifth of august with bc grade 3 tumour size 5.5 cm
Still haven’t started treatment as yet due to having lymph nodes (not sure how many)removed Tuesday to see if the cancer has spread. Went today to get results but still not back yet. Was told they are changing my chemo from fec t 3 x 3 to ac 4 x 4, I’m a bit confused why it has been changed can anyone explain the differences between the two treatments and is one better than the other.I did ask but still don’t really understand as u all know we get told so much to much for me to take in be very grateful to any one who can help. the one thing they did say they was worried about my wound under my arm healing with fec t thanks db xx
Hi Dizzybird,
I can only tell you I had AC in 2003 for bc grade 3 and apparently I have been ned since then. I got a completely differnent bc in 2010, but doing fine now.
All the best to you
Maria
hello
Is that 4xAC then 4xPaclitaxel?
That’s what I had with some largish lymph tumours and some local spread. Apparently AC goes with Paclitaxel and FEC goes with Taxol.
I know AC isn’t given as frequently as FEC because the ‘A’ is more toxic to the heart, but tougher on cancer. I guess because the cancer is sizeable and grade 3, they’re giving you the best (and hardest) treatment they can. The reason I had AC rather than FEC was because I was pregnant, and ‘F’ isn’t recommended during pregnancy.
Why not ask your onc for the reasons? I’m sure s/he’ll be up-front if you want to know.
Best of luck with it. It’s hard, but it doesn’t go on forever. xxx Jane