Connect with others who understand.

Sign up Log in
Resources
About MyBCTeam
Powered By
Real members of MyBCTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.

Chemo Regimen: AC/T Or TC?

A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Baltimore, MD

Must choose between AC/T and TC for my chemo regimen. I'm 38 and had micrometastasis to one node. All margins around primary tumor were clear. I'm terrified of the potential longterm side effects of the adriamycin, and there doesn't seem to be strong, clear research-based evidence yet that the AC/T regimen is significantly better than the TC regimen. My family has a history of heart problems, though mainly electrical rather than valvular. Any thoughts out there on how to decide? I'll be getting… read more

May 23, 2016
•
Be the first to like/hug
A MyBCTeam Member

I read a study that AC-T works better for triple negative. I'm ER+ and had AC-T. CHemo brain is still bad for me and it'll be 2 years in July since I finished chemo. Good luck with your decision.

May 23, 2016
A MyBCTeam Member

I had the same decision to make. MO would not tell me which one. Just said I could do either. The heart problems scared the daylights out of me so I chose TC. Hopefully it was a good choice. No oncotype done. MO said would probably come back high.

June 9, 2016
A MyBCTeam Member

Your medical oncologist is the best person to ask. Be well, Liz

June 1, 2016
A MyBCTeam Member

I'm never sure if the "chemobrain" is from the chemo or the tamoxifen or both. Roll on the day I no longer need Tamoxifen

May 27, 2016
A MyBCTeam Member

I was told by my onc that if I needed chemo I would do TC. He said it was shown to be more effective for hormone positive than AC-T and it only had four treatments, spaced by three weeks, so 9 weeks between first and last treatment, He did say it wasn't an easy regimen, but not sure which ones would be considered easy. I got lucky and my oncotype dx was low, so no chemo. So far, as much as I can tell, my doctor has been good about getting the most up-to-date treatments. When I did research it did look like TC was the way to go. There might be other factors that might make a different choice better for you though.

May 24, 2016

Related content

View All

Stage 3 ILC. 55mm Tumor With 1 Lymph Node. Can Anyone In Similar Situation Share Chemo Regiment. I Want To Make Sure My Plan Makes Sense.

A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
New York, NY

Question About Treatment For TNBC.

A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Sacramento Area, CA

Ac Dense Dose Chemo Or 4x Tc Chemo

A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Scottsdale, AZ
Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
By joining, you accept our Terms of Use, and acknowledge our collection, sharing, and use of your data in accordance with our Health Data Policy and Privacy policies.Your privacy is our priority Lock Icon
Already a Member? Log in