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Chemo starting January 2019
I think I'm the first in this boat?? Starting 4 x AC then 12 x T on 4 Jan. I'm keen to meet others starting their new year in a similar way! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATE: Our Jan (& almost Jan) starters group includes (in order of start date): 27 Dec - Netiseret (TCa + H)…
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Chemo Brain
Chemo Brain Is Real, Researchers Say Many women who get chemotherapy to treat breast cancer say they have problems remembering, thinking, and concentrating during and after treatment. These problems are commonly called "chemo brain" or "chemo fog" -- doctors call these issues "cognitive impairment" or "cognitive problems."…
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OMG.. Heat intolerance after chemo!
Ok, I don't know if my problem is isolated or anyone else is sharing this with me right now but I absolutely cannot tolerate the sun or even heat! When I get outside and my body starts to get hot, my skin starts crawling and itching like mad. I feel like there are a million ants crawling all over my skin. I tried sunblock…
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November 2019 Chemo Club
I couldn’t find a November Club started yet, so here goes my very first post (after lurking and absorbing info like a sponge for a month)! I start AC-T on 11/21. Have a bunch of pre-tests this and next week: PET, DEXA, cardiology, my neurologist. I get my port Fr. 11/15. Have yet to go for that consult, but apparently my…
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Anyone starting Chemo in Feb?
My first apt is set for Feb 15. Would love someone else to go through this with me. Karen
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Chemo Starting August 2019
Hey everyone! I was interested in starting a group for us starting chemotherapy August 2019. If there is already a group you can point me in the right direction :) My name is Kaycee, I'm 28 and I live in Florida. i'm a seasonal resort worker so I call Alaska & Idaho most the time and I also am a holistic nutritionist. I…
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October 2019 Chemo Club Members
Hello BC Thrivers and Warrior perSisters (& a few men.) Since my first chemo is October 1, I'll start our October 2019 Chemo Club group - please introduce yourself with your 10/19 start date to become a charter member in OCC19 EDITED in November - this is a great group for all who started Chemo in October 2019 - since…
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Starting chemo April 2019
Hi all, I am starting chemo on April 2nd. I will have 4 A/C followed by 4 Taxol. I still have to have my port placed and the bone scan which I am completely scared about and obsessing over any ache and pain I am having. I have my wig appointment tomorrow and also have an appointment with radiology. I also have a chemo…
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Eyelashes falling out a second time?
*sigh* so my eyelashes are falling out again. I am a little over 5 months PFC. The lashes on my right eye fell out a lot more, although I can see that they are already growing back in. Has anyone else experienced this? How many times did your eyelashes fall out? I was just starting to look semi-normal. *sigh*
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Starting Chemo 2020 January
New to any forum actually. Found a lump in late October while washing my armpit. I am so healthy, I didn't even have a primary doctor. Found a clinic, the doctor said it was a cyst, but he'd order a mammogram. I don't have health insurance. Texas does not have Medicaid unless you are a kid, disabled or over 65. I made too…
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Cold Gloves and Socks to prevent neuropathy
Hi everyone! I see there has been a couple medical studies done that do show cold gloves and socks decrease the SE of peripheral neuropathy! My husband and I love hiking and camping (we just visited Sequoia, Kings Canyon and Yosemite National Parks this summer!), so preventing and avoiding this SE, esp. long-term…
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Studies 4 Vs 6 Cycles of Chemo
When I was first diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer I saw a MO in Thailand at Bumrungrad Hospital, one of the best in Asia. MO there said: "4 cycles are adequate, anything over 4 provided very little benefit". Since I lived in the Philippines I decided to do my Chemo at Makati Medical Center in Manila. The MO there…
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Chemo starting March 2019
Hey, everyone. Just found out on Valentine's Day that I need chemo due to my oncatype being 30 Will do TC x 4. Start March 4. Not the path I was expecting after finding my tumor in routine mammogram. 5 mm. Tiny and early. Everything looked good until now. Learning to roll with the punches. Betterdazeahead had the great…
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Ports/tell me your pain level after placement
Hi, I work in dept that places ports using conscience sedation. we normally don't give pain scripts to our patients after port placement. Then my docs put port in me. I had to send my kids into my dept later that day to pick up pain script for me. It really felt painful/ tender for at least a day. I had a left port and…
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Red Devil survivors, please
This is my second breast cancer, a recurrence, in 4 years. My first was treated with Taxotere and Cytoxan every 3 weeks for 4 times. Because the tumor returned, my age and the size, grade and receptor status they are recommending the Red Devil and Taxol this time....eight times for a total of 16 weeks. First of all I'm…
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Starting Chemo June 2019
Hi! I am new to the site and am starting Chemo May 29, but decided to be a part of a June group. I need help navigating this journey. All advice and tips welcome!
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Starting Chemo in February 2019
Hi all! Haven't seen a thread started yet for chemo starting in February. I actually start in January but January 31st so basically starting in February. Starting Dates: January 31- Mncteach AC 4x, Taxol 4x February 1- Rozzy- Carboplatin and Taxotere 4x Amf5484- TCHP for 6 rounds every 3 weeks, then Herceptin and Perjeta…
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Chemo starting November 2018
This is our November 2018 group so far: dolceb70 - October 29 - TC Frmthahart - November 1 - TCHP EdithMary - November 2 - TC Jiffs - November 5 - AC + T Missouri Cat Lady - November 7 - TCHP MaddieBrie1 - November 8 - AC + T LizzieBo - November 9 MDoc - November 9 - TCHP Kym13 - November 9 Casual Book Nerd - November 13 -…
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Chemo starting June 2018
Hi, Anyone else out there starting chemo next month? Just starting this so we can all support each other throughout this process. Start date for me is TBD, but likely mid-June. I am stage 2A (2 tumors, 2.2cm, 2.3cm), ER/PR+, HER2-, 1/7 lymph nodes. Am currently waiting on OncotypeDX and MammaPrint results. MO already gave…
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Cytoxan Taxotere Chemo Ladies- February/March 2013
This thread is for the new sisters starting the Cytoxan Taxotere Chemo regimen in February and March 2013 so they can easily find each other. Hopefully each of you will find that support and comraderie as well as share practical tips and experiences to help you get through the chemo rounds. Please post your chemo start…
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Chemo starting December 2018
Hi, The threads for folks starting chemo each month have been enormously helpful to me and I'm sure to others. Let's start one for December 2018. I will have my first dose of Taxotere/Cytoxan (Docetaxel/Cyclophosphamide) tomorrow morning here in San Diego. Four rounds of 21 day cycles = 12 weeks. Not going to lie, I'm more…
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Thinking about refusing chemo...anyone else?
I recently had a lumpectomy on June 25 for my IDC. The tumor that was removed for 2.8cm, grade 1 and they were able to get clean margins. They also removed 4 lymph nodes. One of those 4 came back with 4mm of cancer. My original plan was the surgery, then radiation (reconstructive surgery after radiation) and then hormone…
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Ice packs for chemo?
Hi everyone; I keep reading snippets about folks icing hands and feet during chemo. Can someone explain when and how this is done? I've been wading through the chemo posts but can't find an actual explanation. I did find a link someone posted to ice-pack/socks and ordered some. What do people use for their hands? Do you…
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Chemo starting December 2017
I was diagnosed less than 2weeks ago with triple negative IDC 1.7cm tumor in right breast, grade 3, stage 1-we think. I’m having a port put in this week and will do a sentinel lymph node biopsy at that time. Dr also ordered a pet scan as there was a spot on my liver, probably a cyst. I’m waiting on insurance approval for…
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Cold Therapy to Prevent Neuropathy? Tips, Anyone?
Chemos commonly used for breast cancers include taxanes, such as taxol and taxotere. Common side effects of taxanes include peripheral neuropathy, numbness and tingling caused by damage to peripheral nerves. This can cause difficulty with both fine motor skills and larger ones, and can affect balance and mobility if it…
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Persistent Fever on Taxol
Hi all, first time poster here. I’m having neoadjuvent chemo, finished AC on 2/9 and started weekly Taxol and Herceptin/Perjeta every 3 weeks on 2/23. Two days my 3/2 Taxol infusion, I started having chills (didn’t experience this after the 2/23 infusion). I checked my temp and it was normal, but was also taking ibuprofen…
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Fasting during Chemo?
I recently came across an article about fasting 2 days before and 1 day after chemo. It's suppose to minimize side effects and make treatment more manageable. I have just started treatment and looking for helpful advice for coping with side effects. I was wondering if anyone else has heard of this
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Taxotere, Carboplatin and Herceptin
Anyone out there on taxotere, carboplatin, and herceptin? I am starting this program in May, I will be doing it every week instead of every third week...and would like to know what sort of side effects anyone has had. Examples:hair loss, nausea, vomiting, etc. I chose the every week routine as I was encouraged by a woman…
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Chemo curl girls?
I’m PFC 13 1/2 months. My new hair grew in with wild chemo curls and they don’t seem to be settling down. I had pretty much straight long hair prior to my chemo. Tiny bit of annoying wave! I’m thankful for my really thick new head of hair, however I’m just curious others experience on how long, or if they ever settled…
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Soreness and hard lump in breast after lumpectomy
Help- Is tenderness and soreness common after a lumpectomy? (3 wks ago) Concerned re very firm lump in breast, that does not seem to be getting better. Will it just dissolve? Thanks.