Regimens, side effects, and support from others going through chemo.
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…
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,…
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…
Starting chemo this May? We’re really glad you found your way here. This isn’t just a post to read—it’s a space to land, to talk, and to be understood by people who truly get it. 💛 Chemo brings a lot with it—the build-up, the questions, the unknowns, the strength it takes to keep showing up. However you’re walking into…
Hello all you other warriors! It still blows my mind that this is happening, this diagnosis and I am now in the fight. Diagnosed in April stage 2 palpable lump and positive in auxiliary lymph, high oncotype, grade 3, E+P+ and BRCA1 (got hit with all the things) 😑 But, I am going for weekly treatment #9 on Monday of the…
My port goes in Friday and I start 4 cycles of TC chemo that are three weeks apart on June 30. I decided to not mess around won’t cold capping but embrace the opportunity to get purple hair that I’ve wanted for 40 years. With that, what are people doing while they just sit there and wait for hours for the infusion? What…
I just had my first Enhertu treatment last Thursday. Has anyone experienced blurry vision? If yes, did it resolve or get better before your next treatment? I'm due to have this once every three weeks.
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…
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