FEC-T or is there an alternative

Hiya,
Have triple negative invasive ductal carcinoma, or had one removed from my right breast a month ago today.
Have been told FEC-T would be the best treatment & am wondering how many people have had FEC-T & if there is something else that would be better, or if this would be the best treatment for myself.
Had the PICC fitted on Fri & am due to start treatment on Tue, but am still interested in hearing what people think, as only just discovered this site today, after being referred from Navigating Cancer.

Anyway, look forward to meeting people here
Take care & God Bless

Hi Ams,

Edited by 123Donna - Nov 18 2013 at 8:31am

Hiya Donna,
Thanks for that info.  I am a bit like a sheep at times (us women raised in Africa are raised not to question stuff) & so just went "ok" when I was told what treatment was going to be given, & it was only later when I wondered if there were any alternatives, or if that was the package for TNBC.  Also other people then mentioned other combos & it piqued my interest.
From what I have read Taxotere seems gentler on the system than Taxol, though at this stage I am almost at saturation point with info on this condition.
Plus I have a son who is starting at a new school, & they are trying to get him into all manner of different things to study to suit him & boost his O-level results, so I feel a little like the surreal has kicked in all over again.
Anyway, thanks once again & will go & have a read of the info, in case I see something I can ask about tomorrow. 
Take care & God bless

   Hello Ams, I did pretty well on the FEC. I had one short lived bout with vomiting initially but then the chemo was reduced a bit and more anti nausea meds were added and that was the end of any nausea and vomiting ever. I was not too hungry at all for several days after but every one is different. I was still able to drink tea, one of my favourite things so I was very thankful for that. Some foods you will find you do not want or cannot taste very well.
               I rested a lot, I think that helped. I did not feel much like doing a lot for awhile and then I would start feeling so much better just in time for the next round. Are you going to be taking Neupogen or Neulasta after the chemo to keep the White Blood Cells up. I did and it was a very good thing for me.
               I did get a few sore little ulcers in my mouth but the Magic Mouthwash took care of that so maybe get a prescription handy just in case. It is great stuff.

               I listened to hymns on my CD player when I was being infused and I prayed along with some prayers on CD also. I found this was really helpful to turn my thoughts toward God and left things in his hands.

               Also if you do feel any anxiety ask the Dr. for an Ativan before chemo. I asked my Dr. and he said you know there are two kinds of people, those who say they are a little nervous and those who say they are not...but the ones that say they are not, are in denial...so he said sure you can have an Ativan, sublingual...that is what I took.   I have since heard of several facilities that prescribe this as a matter of fact before chemo...

               I am wishing you a good nights rest and know that I and many others are thinking and praying for you tomorrow and rest assured we are here to help with any questions or in any way we can throughout the whole process. You can bank on that...Let us know when you can...Love, Annie