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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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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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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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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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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 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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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…
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Starting Chemo March 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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Icing Gear - Taxol treatment
I have a question - should we wear the ice booties and ice gloves for the entire infusion time (for one hour)? After 15 minutes, my ice gloves is no longer cold. Should I get two pair of ice gloves to keep my hand cold?
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Scalp during/after hair loss
I’m 17 days post first infusion. My scalp started being very tender about day 13. Hair started falling in earnest on day 14. I’m not bald yet, but it’s coming out in clumps. I’ve read many posts about hair loss, but I’m wondering more specifically about the scalp pain. Does the pain stop when the hair is all gone? If not,…
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PORT PLACEMENT - Detailed description of process
Hi everyone I just got my port placed yesterday and I had such a hard time finding a detailed description of the procedure, so I thought I would share this for anyone who is apprehensive or likes to know exactly what they are going to do to you: 1. I arrived at the hospital and registered. I was then taken back to the…
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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 in February 2024? Gather here for support!
Join and share here to get and give support if you're scheduled to begin chemotherapy this month. Please share your diagnosis, planned chemo regimen and start date, so we can all support you as you navigate treatment — we're all here for you!
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Starting chemo August 2014
Thought I would start a thread for August. Initially I joined the July 2014 Thread but my Chemo was moved out due to slow ALND recovery. I suggest until we get good and started that you drop by and review that thread. The ladies are wonderful and very active and supportive. They are a month ahead of us and sharing a lot of…
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TC vs. CMF
I had a lumpectomy a month ago. The tumor was smallish with micrometastatic carcinoma in one lymph node. The doctors initially thought that I would need radiation but not chemo, but after getting my oncotype (28), the medical oncologist is strongly recommending chemo, too. She's given me two choices: AT (4 doses, each 3…
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Anyone starting chemo August 2016?
I don't have the details yet, just wondering who else is in my boat with me.
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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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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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March 2011 chemo-lounge
OK ladies...I am starting chemo on March 2nd. Anyone joining me this month? I wanted to give the March thread a fun name..you know like we are all hanging out having a cocktail or something :) I need some lounge buddies, anyone? I will have 4 cycles of taxotere and cytoxan and will be doing cold caps to save the hair. Will…
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Should I do Chemotherapy?
I was diagnosed with stage 1A estrogen positive, HER2 negative breast cancer. The lump was small and was removed with clear margins and clear lymph nodes. I am planning to do estrogen therapy and radiation. Now they want me to do chemotherapy based on my Oncotype DX score which is 32. I had genetic testing which showed no…
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Chemo types help
I am so confused!!!! I met with my oncologist who suggested neoadjuvant chemo. AC and then Taxol before surgery. BUT because of my cancer type she said I’m eligible for a mammoprint study. HR+, HER2-, ki-77%, 4.7cm tumor, grade 2, 1 lymph node positive. They said I could be eligible for immotherapy if I do the study so I…
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Starting Chemo July 2019
I think it’s time to start a July Chemo thread.. who’s on board? I having my port put in on July 23rd and chemo on July 24th. I will be having Taxotere, carboplatin AUC 6, Herceptin and Perjeta for 9 treatments every 3 weeks before surgery. Good luck to all
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Her2 recurrence treatments
hello everyone What kind of Chemotherapy regimens are you getting for a Her2 recurrence after treatment with TCHP first time around? Drugs, cycle and duration? For your recurrence, what was your time to recurrence?