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Chemotherapy - Before, During, and After

Archives for September 2022

Walking barefoot and neuropathy?
I am just starting chemo and notice that some people have written that one should not walk barefoot. I'm not sure this is because walking barefoot hurts if you develop a neuropathy in your feet or because walking barefoot can contribute to or exacerbate existing neuropathies. I'm grateful for an insights. Thanks.
Retreatment with same chemo drugs
Has anyone had or know of a patient with metastatic cancer who has been retreated with the same chemo drugs after three have been tried and failed over course of two years. Research in year 2000 indicated some success, but the drugs used were different to one used now. The theory is the body/tumour gets used to a chemo…
Questions for MO
i will be seeing my medical oncologist on Friday, what questions should I be asking? Thank yo
Starting chemo September 2022?
Hi I just started chemo this past Friday and was looking for a group to talk through things with. This is unfortunately my second go around but I’m doing a different chemo regimen and it’s kicking my butt so far. Just thought we could all rant, vent and encourage each other.
What is your favorite neuropathy lotion for painful feet?
Hi, I'm on my second round of taxol and carboplatin. This second round has made my toes more numbing and painful, hard-to-walk feet in the morning. I use Epsom-it, an Epsom concentrate for nerve pain, Epsom salt soaks. Ice therapy socks during chemo., which I still can't figure out how long to keep them on my feet during…
Has anyone chosen not to do chemo?
I saw the radiation oncologist today and he said that I have to do 9 sessions of rads, 5 whole breast and 4 on the surgery site. He also told me that because I am triple negative that it is highly likely that they will suggest chemo. My husband is very wary of chemo and keeps saying, it's your decision, you do what is…
Medical oncology questions to ask
Just got the call for medical oncology, I go on the 23rd. What questions should I have ready for the appointment
Severe Headache after first TCH infusion
I had my first TCH infusion and was doing fine until night 4 when I developed a murderous migraine level headache that lasted 5 days. I didn’t sleep for 4 nights. It didn’t help that it was the weekend so I couldn’t get help right away. I suspect it was the Olanzapine. I have a note in to the doctor so I’ll see what he…

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