Regimens, side effects, and support from others going through chemo.
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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…
I'm interested in hearing from those with long term this isn't going to get better neuropathy. Too often when I bring this up I'm told...It will get better...it is temporary...mine got better....take glutamine it works.....have you tried gabapentin....lyrica.... I know there are many here going through worse, including a…
my wife is about to start chemotherapy next week for her triple negative b.c. Trying to find cold caps and ice gloves / socks for the procedure. Seems like insurance companies has no idea about these. We can only see those items on Amazon but not sure what to pick. Any suggestions or recommendations?
I started chemo treatments after getting cancer again in the other breast. I have a gene mutation that has caused my cancer which is why I agreed to chemo. My sleep is inconsistent, but I am staying positive. I pray a lot!
After being diagnosed in August, 2025 with invasive, triple positive breast cancer, stage 1, grade 3… Following a biopsy, which produced clear margins, successful removal of the tumor, and negative lymph nodes, I had my first chemo last week, 9/11. First drug given was Paxlitaxel, I’m also receiving an infusion of…
I'm wondering if anyone else out there has had problems with their fingerprints while on chemo. I have to use my fingerprint with two applications at work, and in the past 2 weeks or so have had trouble logging in. We tried re-enrolling different fingers and the scanner said my fingerprint is now "poor quality" and it…
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My daughter was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023. Had double mastectomy and 4 rounds of chemo. Now, 2 years later had cancerous node removed in lymph nodes. A PET scan was done and they found a 3.5cm oblong tumor in chest wall. She does not meet all the criteria for triple negative but Oncologist want to treat it like…
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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