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TNBC local recurrence chemo
I am 50 year old diagnosed TNBC grade 3 in 2021 done lumpectomy neo adjuvent 4 cycles,surgery and adjuvent 4 cycles chemo of AC and paclitaxel with 25 radiation. Genetic testing is VUS with APC gene.. Now after 3 years cancer occured in same right breast, local recurrence with no distant metasis. Dr. Done mastectomy.. In histolopathology report skin, margin are free of tumors and its TNBC grade 3, T 2.Dr. has suggested 6 cycles 3 weekly of Paclitaxel +carbo..to reduce further reccurence..We took second opinion other Dr. suggested Xeloda 500mg for 6 months.. We are confused now which treatment plan should be followed. Kindly guide on this.
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Paclitaxel+carbo is better chemo
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kindly undergo chemo without hesitation
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Regular treatment gives Best results
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