how do you know chemo is working???

I know that some have said that they felt a difference in
their breast when
the chemo was working.  The blood tests before the chemo are
not to check on
cancer, but to check on how your blood cells are holding up.
 I didn't have
any scans (PET or CAT/MRI) while I was on the chemo.  But
then, I haven't
had many since I finished either.  Maybe someone else will
be able to help
you more.
Jean, 57, No. Calif.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "shahla baghbanbashi" <shahlabbbyahoo.com>
To: <ibcibcsupport.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 2:57 PM
Subject: [ibc] how do you know chemo is working???


> Hi newbie here..
>   I was diagnosed with ibc in november. Never noticed a
redness or rash,
just found a huge lump and went in to check it.  1st, 2nd,
and 3rd opinion
said chemo first then surgery,  oncologist scheduled me for
4 A/C and 4
Taxol. Already had two sessions of A/C.  How can the doctor
tell if it's
working???  I just do a blood test before the chemo.  Is
there another test
to do??  My hair is falling out so I know the chemo is doing
something.  Am
I supposed to feel a difference in the breast.  any ideas???
>   thanks
>   shahla
>
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