Choosing Between ACT and TC Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer Treatment
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a year agoHello everyone. I just had lumpectomy for TNBC, stage 2a, 2.1 cm, no node involvement, negative margin. The doctor gave me 2 choices: ACT which supposed to increase survival rate to 3% and I'm just 52 y/o with potential cardiac side effect or secondary malignancy or TC. I am leaning towards TC. I already had prior rare parotid Ca and had chemo for that, I'm not sure if I want to risk a heart problem (it runs in my family) or secondary malignancy. I haven't started treatment yet. Any thoughts?
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Making treatment decisions with multiple factors to consider can feel overwhelming, especially when balancing potential benefits with your personal medical history and family risk factors. These are exactly the kinds of complex considerations that make it so important to have thorough discussions with your oncology team about what matters most to you. Many others in this community have faced similar difficult choices between different chemotherapy regimens, and sharing experiences here can provide valuable perspectives as you work through this decision with your medical team.
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7 months agoTell me more about the rationale behind giving you two options? I am TNBC, stage 1a, no lymph involvement, post double mastectomy. I was only given option of ACT. And I think your survival rate is off. You have better than 3% chance to survive?
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2 months agoMaking treatment decisions with multiple factors to consider can feel overwhelming, especially when balancing potential benefits with your personal medical history and family risk factors. These are exactly the kinds of complex considerations that make it so important to have thorough discussions with your oncology team about what matters most to you. Many others in this community have faced similar difficult choices between different chemotherapy regimens, and sharing experiences here can provide valuable perspectives as you work through this decision with your medical team.
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