Four Chemo Treatments: Is It Enough?

What type do you have?

I have Her2 positive estrogen progesterone negative. They also tested the biopsy genetically and it got more specific..i dont know what exactly the discovered but it made treatment more targeted

I am triple negative. They are recommending 4 treatments for me too

Hi. I also was HER2 positive and ER/PR negative. They wanted me to do 6 rounds of chemo before surgery. I was only able to do 3, due to some side effects. Did surgery, radiation, and Kadcyla. I was stage lla. Best advise to anyone doing chemo is to make sure you stay hydrated.

Doreen, thank you for stressing hydration, Ive read that almost every article. Do you have a particular brand?

I am triple positive…I receive 6 & sadly it was not enough. Her 2 positive, hormone negative have a 60% chance of a complete pathological response. Her 2 positive cancer respond well to treatment.

We’re the ladies here that are her 2 positive put on Herceptin for 1 year like I was Has anyone had any heart problems It caused my heart failure I’m still getting echos every 3 months as recommend

Why should we all be facing other medical problems due to the poison in big pharma?

It's completely natural to have questions about your treatment plan, especially when it feels different from what others might experience. Your medical team has designed this specific approach based on your unique diagnosis and how well your particular type of cancer typically responds to chemotherapy. Trust in their expertise is important, and it sounds like you're receiving encouraging news about your prognosis. Wishing you strength as you begin treatment on the 19th, and remember that this community is here to support you through each step of your journey.