Anyone Experienced Taxotere and Cytoxan Chemotherapy?

Hey Bev! I hope you are tolerating the treatments well. I was diagnosed with Stage 3 TNBC in Dec 2019. In Jan 2020 I began a chemotherapy regimen of ACT (Adriamycin, Cytoxan, and Taxol). In June I had a lumpectomy and followed that with radiation. On top of all that was the ever present danger of the Covid-19 pandemic. I’m blessed to say that I had a pathologic complete response. That means there was no evidence of cancer in tissue samples obtained after treatment. I’m now 5 years out and just got kicked out of the ole “oncology follow-up” nest. Stay the course, ask questions, connect with people, and take care of yourself!

Hi Bev, I just had my first TC treatment yesterday 8/14/25. So far so good. My cancer was hr+/pr+ her2-, so there is a difference there.

Well after my first chemotherapy on July 2 less than a few days later ended up with a high ( 103.9) fever. In the ER then hospital stay for a week. Septics and an infection. In the hospital a ct scan found another suspicious area on my groin area. Surgery was a week ago. I’ll learn the results on Tuesday when I meet with my surgeon. On Wednesday will meet with my Onchologist to set a plan in place to resume or change the chemotherapy recipe. Thank u for responding! I’m nervous about starting chemo again!

Hi Bev, Totally understand. Best wishes.

Many community members have shared their experiences with this treatment combination, and it's wonderful that you're reaching out for support before starting. The community here has a wealth of knowledge about managing side effects, preparing for infusion days, and navigating the treatment journey. Connecting with others who understand what you're going through can make such a difference during this time.