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💛Starting chemo in January 2026? You don’t have to do this alone.💛
This is your space to show up exactly as you are—and to be surrounded by people who get it. Whether you’re feeling scared, strong, overwhelmed, hopeful, or all of the above, we invite you to share: How you’re feeling as chemo approaches Your planned regimen (if you want to share) How you’re preparing—physically,…
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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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Weekly Taxol group
Hey there! I didn't see a separate group for weekly Taxol treatment; thought I'd start one just so we can compare notes with each other......I always learn so much from everyone! Just finished treatment #3 this week, and so far my side effects have been loss of taste and fatigue, especially day 3-5. This has been easier on…
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Getting ready to start chemo? Join the December 2025 chemo support thread!
Is your chemo treatment scheduled soon? Let's share experiences and lift one another up here. We encourage you to share your feelings about starting chemo, what the planned regimen is, how you're preparing, ask questions and learn what to expect from others, side effects you're experiencing and how to alleviate them, and…
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November 2025 Chemo thread - let's support one another!
Is your chemo treatment scheduled soon? Let's share experiences and lift one another up here. We encourage you to share your feelings about starting chemo, what the planned regimen is, how you're preparing, ask questions and learn what to expect from others, side effects you're experiencing and how to alleviate them, and…
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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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Finishing AC and starting T
I just finished my last infusion of AC and in two weeks will start Taxol. My doctor originally told me 1 infusion of Taxol per week for 12 weeks but during our last appointment he recommended I do 8 weeks of Taxol with an infusion every 2 weeks so a more dose-dense treatment. He recommended that because I tolerated the AC…
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Starting chemo in October 2025? Let's support each other here!
Is your chemo treatment scheduled soon? Let's share experiences and lift one another up here. We encourage you to share your feelings about starting chemo, what the planned regimen is, how you're preparing, ask questions and learn what to expect from others, side effects you're experiencing and how to alleviate them, and…
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Taxotere vs. 12 Weekly vs. 4 Biweekly Taxol: Advice from Those Who’ve Been There?
Dear all, I’d really appreciate your insights as I’m struggling to make a decision on how to continue. I’ve had a bumpy start with neoadjuvant chemo and have now completed 2 of 4 EC cycles. I’m hormone-positive, HER2-negative, with IDC grade 3. After EC, I’ll move on to either Taxol or Taxotere. A second-opinion oncologist…
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Starting Chemo July 2025? Gather here for support!
Join together to share experiences. Discuss your chemo regimen, how to prep, what to expect, how you're feeling, side effects you're having and tips to alleviate them. We're all here to support you - you've got this!