Chemotherapy - Before, During, and After
Discussion List
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Starting Chemo May 2021
I am starting my chemo journey mid May 2021. My chemo port was put in yesterday and was much more painful than I expected. I am in less pain today and experiencing some discomfort. Hoping it will minimize soon. I am a bit nervous about starting chemo and managing the side effects. Anyone else nervous? I could not find a…
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Beware of potential drug interactions with chemotherapies
Greetings, I want to alert everyone who will be getting chemotherapy to read the list of possible drug interactions with the chemo and if yours is on the list, research the possible interactions! Even if your MO says it's "ok"! I have been on Verapamil for high BP, and it is on the lists for Adriamycin and Taxotere. My…
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Starting Chemo April 2021
Hello and Happy Easter! Thought I’d start an April 2021 chemo thread as I didn’t see one made yet. I technically started 3/31, 4 AC first then 12 rounds of taxol. Surprisingly my side effects have been very minimal so I’m grateful for every hour I feel well. I was so happy to be able to enjoy Easter with my family today. I…