Has anyone skipped AC chemo after successful initial treatment for TNBC?

I had AC-T prior to surgery, radiation and subsequent capecitabine. I believed I got through AC-T fairly well. Minimal side effects. I’m TNBC and the AC drugs made the mass soften and kinda sluff off to the side. Very strong stuff! However post cancer treatment has left me with a diagnosis of right heart failure. I’m getting a second opinion. I did have a atrial septal defect heart operation decades ago. It’s a tough decision. I personally think it was more due to the radiation as the cancer was in the left breast and there is the added measure of working with a tube to hold breathe to create as much separation from heart and cancer. Best of luck to you. Both my radiation and medical oncologists don’t see what my cardiologist ‘sees’. Hence the second opinion as I trust them most. We just do the best we can. I wish you the very best.

This sounds like such a challenging situation to navigate, especially when facing the balance between continuing treatment and protecting your heart health. Many people in the TNBC community have faced similar decisions about modifying their treatment plans when complications arise, and it's completely understandable to have concerns about potential cardiac effects. Your upcoming meeting with your oncologist will be crucial for discussing all your options based on your specific response to treatment so far and current heart function. Others here may have valuable experiences to share about treatment modifications or decisions they've made in consultation with their medical teams.