Regimens, side effects, and support from others going through chemo.
Starting chemotherapy this June? We're glad you're here. Whether you're preparing for your first infusion, counting down to treatment day, or already a few appointments in, this thread is a place to connect with others who understand what you're going through. Chemo can bring a mix of emotions—questions, worries,…
Starting chemotherapy this July? We're so glad you've found us. Whether you're preparing for your first infusion, counting down to treatment day, or already several treatments into your plan, this thread is a place to connect with people who truly understand what you're going through. Chemotherapy can bring a wide range of…
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,…
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…
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…
If chemo starts for you this March, let this be your sign to step in and say hello. 💛 You do not have to face this chapter quietly—or alone. This space is here to hold the real stuff. The anticipation. The fear. The courage. The logistics. The “how is this going to work?” thoughts at midnight. However you’re…
Starting chemotherapy this August? We're so glad you've found us. Whether you're preparing for your first infusion, counting down to treatment day, in the middle of your treatment plan, or nearing the finish line, this thread is for you. This monthly Chemo Check-In is more than a place to share treatment dates. It's a…
I just met the oncologist Friday for an initial appointment. My 1st chemo is Wednesday 8/12. They discussed cold capping in order to keep my hair. The cost is high and I keep going back and forth between the expense and whether it's just plain vain of me to want to try to keep my hair. Any input regarding cold capping? Is…
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…
Just started oral Navelbine for lung mets (Was on Xeloda for a year some lung progression in October 23) Not much recent info here on this therapy but seems to be working for me 120 mg once per week for 8 weeks reduced CA15 from 84 to 40 Now on 140 mg No major side effects Ct scan and Bone scan in 3 weeks Bright in Hope
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