Hi - Only your mother's doctor knows enough specifics of her case to be able to recommend specific drugs; so, I wouldn't recommend you try to research chemo drugs yourself, as I fear you don't have enough information or knowledge to come up with good conclusions. AC + T is a standard treatment for stage II IDC; but there are many others, as well. If you just want some background about what's out there, please check our chemo FAQS for information on all of the most common drug combinations used to treat breast cancer.

When you talk to the doctor, just make sure you get the information you want/need before you leave the office; if you don't understand something, keep asking till you do. And if you're not trusting this doctor, or having an unsatisfactory experience, ask for another doctor. Stage II IDC is a very, very common diagnosis; and an anaphylactic reaction to chemo is also quite common; as are adriamycin-induced heart issues. So there has to be a Plan B (and Plan C, and D) out there... and I assume the doctor will present you with the next options when you meet. Good luck - PJH

kaysdaughter

8/ 8/09 11:43am

Thank you. for the prompt response  We trust the doctor very much.  I just wanted to do all I could before we discuss the treatment again.  Just want this to work for my mom.

 

Thanks again.

 

PJ Hamel, Health Guide

8/ 8/09 12:22pm

Good, I'm glad you like and trust the doctor. That's a big plus. I'm sure you'll work things out together, for your mom. PJH

Susan

8/25/09 6:19pm

I went into anaphylactic shock twice with Taxol, twice with Taxotere, and twice with Doxil.  It was awful.  My husband made the doctor search for something else, and at that time (this was in early 2008) there was a new synthetic chemo in trials that I took.  22 pound tumor removed April 2008.  My oncologist's name is Siva Yadlapati of Baton Rouge, Louisiana if your mother's doctor would like to give him a call.