Regimens, side effects, and support from others going through chemo.
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 chemo this April? This is your moment to step in and say hello. 💛 You don’t have to carry this quietly—and you don’t have to carry it alone. This space is here for the real experience of chemo. The anticipation. The fear. The courage it takes just to show up. The logistics, the unknowns, the late-night “how am I…
If chemo begins for you this February, you don’t have to walk into it alone. This space is here so you can land somewhere soft, honest, and understanding—surrounded by people who truly know what this chapter can feel like. Come as you are. Brave, anxious, exhausted, hopeful, unsure. All of it belongs here. We invite you to…
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…
Adriamycin & Cytoxan, known as "AC chemo", 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 a commonly reported side-effect with this regimen. Avoid nausea by taking anti-nausea meds…
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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…
I experienced hives on 14th day of 3rd TC cycle. Doctor thinks cause is due to food or skin product. I just want to know if anyone has got similar rash during chemo. Also , is stammering or stuttering a chemo or anxiety side effect.
Hello all: There is a great and very helpful group in the August 2015 chemo thread, and I hope they will pop in to give advice to all of us 'younger' chemo sisters, but I figured it was time to start the September group for those just starting down this road. My biggest worry is the impact of losing my hair, and am…
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