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Starting Chemo January/February 2025
Let's all join together here for support 😍
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Tips for Getting Through AC Chemo - (Adriamycin & Cytoxan)
Adriamycin & Cytoxan, also known as "AC", also known as "Red Devil", is a commonly prescribed chemo regimen. Below is a primer for patients who're undergoing this treatment. Tips for Managing Side Effects on AC Chemo: - Nausea is particularly tough with this regimen. Take anti-nausea meds around the clock, every 3 hours,…
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More Tips (and a Shopping List) for Getting Through Chemo
These lists may be read in conjunction with the conversation created by www.breastcancer.org member Melissaga ("Tips for Getting Through Chemotherapy") on December 6th, 2006. Melissa's tips are great. (Posts by member "otter" are invaluable, and reliable). (The initial list & tips were compiled by my wonderful friend Miki,…
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Tips for getting through chemotherapy
Tips/Products For Getting Through Chemo Antiemetics -I'm always shocked when I learn that not all oncology offices follow ASCO guidelines when it comes to antiemetics. AC and similar chemos are the most emetogenic (causing you know what!) out there and need big guns. According to the guidelines, everyone should be getting…
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Important Links for Newbies About Chemotherapy
The main Breastcancer.org site has extensive information about Chemotherapy Treatment, including how chemotherapy works, who gets chemotherapy and chemotherapy medicines. Read Breaking Research News about Chemotherapy. Here are some other good places to get started: Chemotherapy: What to Expect Managing Chemotherapy Side…
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My Chemotherapy Journey
My infusion nurse suggested I make a journal so I will do it here hoping people can find information that may be helpful to them. Let's start: June 11 - port placement. It went well, I guess. But not sure if there was an injury with my surgeon. I saw him discussing something with the nurse like his finger got pricked or…
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Question about CEA levels...please
Hi everyone, I have a question and hope someone could help me find some awnsers. In 2023 she was diagnosed with breast cancer, there was no spreading to other organs but she did have 9 involved lymph nodes removed. My mom had to go trough 6 months of weekly Chemo and is now on chemo pills that she should take for atleast…
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AC-T Latest advice?
hi all, Am starting AC-T and wanted to know if there is any up to date advice or tips to consider? I have heard cold cap isn’t good with it but will use it anyway. Anyone used Paxman with AC-T? Welcome any tips to keep me sane!
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Chemo starting April 2018
I am very new to these boards so I am not too familiar with all the terms and abbreviations but I do find the posts very helpful. I've been lurking around but have never posted anything until now. I had a mastectomy on my left breast on March 5th and reconstructive surgery at the same time. Surgery wasnt too bad and…
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Starting Chemo September 2019
Hi All, I haven't seen a September 2019 chemo thread so I thought I'd start one. I am scheduled for my first treatment on Wednesday 9/4/19. I will be having Cytoxan and Taxotere every 3 weeks for 4 cycles. Tracy ------------------------------------ 8/28/19 - Snaffle53 - AC+T 9/4/19 - tmh0921 - TC 9/4/19 - Ryanrose - AC+T…
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Starting chemo with no support. Advice?
Hello, I start chemo next Wednesday 8th of Jan. I live alone and my family are not in this country. I also just moved to the South Bay so I don’t have friends here either. any advice on how to go through this grueling period completely on my own ? Also, I am considering cold capping ( using penguin) but I’d need someone to…
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Taxol liver toxicity
Hi , my name is Gaudys . Recently Dx with inflammatory breast Cancer , ER 100% +, PR -, Her2 -, grade 3. Currently on my chemo , liver enzymes are high and my Dr decreased taxol by 20% , made me worried about treatment efficiency on shrinking my tumor . Anyone on the same boat? I also have moderate neuropathy as a side…
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Vent about Permanent Neuropathy
I'm interested in hearing from those with long term this isn't going to get better neuropathy. Too often when I bring this up I'm told...It will get better...it is temporary...mine got better....take glutamine it works.....have you tried gabapentin....lyrica.... I know there are many here going through worse, including a…
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Starting chemo July 2014
Guess I'll go first. I start July 1. Your turn! Here's our list: 11PattiS – June 25 Magdalene51 – July 1 Too young momof2 – July 2 Blownaway – July 3 Mumford – July 4 Ladytdf – July 7 VerukaNY – July 8 Hemmie – July 9 ChaosRains – July 9 MomtoIrishQuads – July 9 CoyoteNV – July 10 RainDew – July 11 Z-Kitty – July 11…
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Port removed vein still prominent
Hi Ladies! I’m wondering if anyone has experienced this or knows what it could possibly be. I had a port placed in Nov 2020 and just had it finally removed the end of April 2022. For at least one year that I had the port and quite possibly longer, I noticed that the vein that had the catheter in it would stick out in a…
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CMF treatment survivors and experiences
I’m starting CMF on 12/5/17. I’m 65 years old. I haven’t been able to find many/any people with a similar course of treatment. Mine will be 8 sessions spaced 3 weeks apart. If you have any information about this treatment I would love to hear your thoughts.
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Cold capping
Hi everyone I am about to start treatment and want to do the cold capping but I’m terrified at how painful it could be? Any insight on how to mentally prepare for it or how it feels Thank you xx
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Starting Chemo September and October 2024 Support Thread
Join us here to support one another, share experiences, and ask questions. We're all here for you. What is the type of chemo and regimen you'll be doing? When do you start? Share your thoughts and get support!
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TC vs AC vs TACT chemo regime
What is the best chemo regime for stage IIB, hr+ pr + her2- with 2 out of 15 nodes positive grade III tumour with mastectomy done ?
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Fasting and chemo
I have to do an urgent chemo, Caelyx ( I will explain more in the "metastasis to liver" section). I have an urgent question: I read many studies that state it is better to fast before and after chemo. Is that correct? Thank you
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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…
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Starting Chemo May and June 2024 Support Thread
Gather here to support one another, ask questions, and share experiences. We're all here for you. What is the type of chemo and regimen you'll be doing? When do you start? Share your thoughts and get support!
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TC Chemo
Hi, I am 75 years old and had lumpectomy for invasive ductal carcinoma 7/26/24. Stage 1, grade 2, clear margins and no lymph nodes involved. Oncotype score 32 which indicated 20% chance of recurrence somewhere else in my body within next 9 years, but with chemo that reduces risk to 5%. Oncologist is recommending 4 TC chemo…
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High-Intensity Exercise During Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer Improves Survival
High-Intensity Exercise During Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer Improves Survival September 18, 2024 Women who did a combination of high-intensity interval training, plus either strength work or moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, during chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer were more likely to be alive and less likely…
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Eye twitching
hi, I have been getting TCHP, finished 3rd round- the eye twit hung started during the first round and hasn’t stopped. Has anyone found anything to calm it down? It’s driving me crazy
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Different regimens
hi just had my 2nd cycle of phesgo with docetaxal I’m her2 positive and oestrogen positive - for 4 cycles of phesgo and then 4 of EC then surgery. Just wondered if anyone had been down the same path and what I can expect? So far cold cap not saved my hair but been advised to keep going as helps regrowth?
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Starting Chemo July and August 2024 Support Thread
Join us here to support one another, share experiences, and ask questions. We're all here for you. What is the type of chemo and regimen you'll be doing? When do you start? Share your thoughts and get support!
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Chemo Brain Isn’t All In Your Head, Your Gut Plays a Role
Chemo Brain Isn’t All In Your Head, Your Gut Plays a Role August 28, 2024 The way chemotherapy affects your gut may help explain why some people experience cognitive decline or chemo brain. Read more…
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Know what bugs me?
I'm new to a breast cancer diagnosis. This site is the most comprehensive I've found, for which I'm grateful. What I'm NOT grateful for is nearly every post is filled with acronyms that are not first defined for some of us who have no idea what you're talking about! Please be thoughtful and define the acronyms at least…
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AC or CMF?
I am trying to decide between AC chemo (8 weeks) or CMF (6 months) Wondering if anyone has any words of wisdom? I am most worried about long term effects on the heart or nervous system. I had my 1st cancer 15 years ago on the other breast and had TC chemo which messed with the nerves in my legs, so I didn't want to do that…
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Podcasting From the Chemo Chair
Podcasting From the Chemo Chair Aug 9, 2024 “I started the podcast to show people that you can live through cancer,” Carly Fauth. Carly Fauth was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2024. Scheduled to start chemotherapy in May, Carly decided to start a podcast called Chemo Coffee Talk, which she records from her chemo…
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Two Types of Exercise May Decrease Neuropathy Caused by Chemo
Two Types of Exercise May Decrease Neuropathy Caused by Chemo Aug 22, 2024 People who received chemo and practiced balance exercises and exercises on a vibrating plate had lower rates of neuropathy than those who didn’t do these exercises. Read more…
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Breast Cancer Chemo May Make Everyday Activities Harder for Older Women
Breast Cancer Chemo May Make Everyday Activities Harder for Older Women Aug 13, 2024 Chemotherapy ups the risk that older women with breast cancer will have difficulty walking or climbing stairs. Read more…
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Starting Chemo April 2024 Support Thread
Gather here to support one another, ask questions, and share experiences. We're all here for you. What is the type of chemo and regimen you'll be doing? When do you start? Share your thoughts and get support!
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Anyone starting Chemotherapy in March 2023?
Hi all, I am new to this club that no one wanted to join. I am 51, premenopausal and was diagnosed with IDC stage 1, 1.1 cm, Grade 3 tumor, no lymph node involvement. Sadly, my Oncotype was 29, so chemo it is for me!!! I will be getting 4 rounds of TC (docetaxel & cyclophosphamide) every three weeks. I'll also try to cold…