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Chemotherapy - Before, During, and After

Archives for January 2023

2 years out from chemo - neuropathy worse?
I am 2 years out from chemo and have had mild neuropathy in my hands and feet since day one. Always there, but not bad enough to want to do anything aout it. The last few months my feet and hands have been hurting a lot more. Constantly. Sometimes they feel as if they're on fire. I've been taking tylenol which sometimes…
Why chemo?
Hi! I'm pretty new around here. I am in the midst of the thumb-twiddling days of waiting for my MRI and genetic testing results to come in prior to my 2/9/23 surgery date. I'm definitely having a mastectomy of my left breast. I might end up going for DMX. Still not sure. Here's my question. If I end up having no lymph node…
Nivestym Injections after Chemo
Hello, I had my first round of chemotherapy and have been taking nivestym (Neupogen) injections, today was the last day of it. I get bad bodyaches as its side effect. My doctor suggested to take Motrin or Tylenol. Anyone with similar experience? I was wondering if any other option for next cycles than taking these…
Ibrance beginner.
What is the process for a beginner prescribed Ibrance? I understand I take the pill for 3 weeks on and one week off., but how to get it through the pharmacy confused me. I appreciate any help. Thank you and take care.
Does your tumor start to shrink after one cycle?
Hello Everyone! When does your tumor start to shrink? One cycle or longer? What happens if it doesn’t shrink
Why Don't Chemo-Resistant Cancers Respond to Immunotherapy?
Why Don't Chemotherapy-Resistant Breast Cancers Respond to Immunotherapy? Dec 22, 2022 Early research hints at why breast cancer cells that survive chemotherapy also don't respond to immunotherapy. Read more...
Women With Intermediate Recurrence Score Can Skip Chemo
Updated TAILORx Results Confirm Women With Intermediate Recurrence Score Can Skip Chemotherapy Dec 19, 2022 Four more years of follow-up continue to show that women with an Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score of 11-25 can safely skip chemotherapy; their risk or recurrence wasn't higher than women who received chemotherapy.…

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