Regimens, side effects, and support from others going through chemo.
I searched and didn’t find a thread so I guess I am the 1st one lol. I am starting chemo on 2/6. DDAC every two weeks, 4 times w/ Neulasta. Then Taxol weekly for 12 weeks. Who else is starting?
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!
Just started oral Navelbine for lung mets (Was on Xeloda for a year some lung progression in October 23) Not much recent info here on this therapy but seems to be working for me 120 mg once per week for 8 weeks reduced CA15 from 84 to 40 Now on 140 mg No major side effects Ct scan and Bone scan in 3 weeks Bright in Hope
Hi everyone, I have a question and hope someone could help me find some awnsers. In 2023 she was diagnosed with breast cancer, there was no spreading to other organs but she did have 9 involved lymph nodes removed. My mom had to go trough 6 months of weekly Chemo and is now on chemo pills that she should take for atleast…
hi all, Am starting AC-T and wanted to know if there is any up to date advice or tips to consider? I have heard cold cap isn’t good with it but will use it anyway. Anyone used Paxman with AC-T? Welcome any tips to keep me sane!
Hello, I start chemo next Wednesday 8th of Jan. I live alone and my family are not in this country. I also just moved to the South Bay so I don’t have friends here either. any advice on how to go through this grueling period completely on my own ? Also, I am considering cold capping ( using penguin) but I’d need someone to…
Hi , my name is Gaudys . Recently Dx with inflammatory breast Cancer , ER 100% +, PR -, Her2 -, grade 3. Currently on my chemo , liver enzymes are high and my Dr decreased taxol by 20% , made me worried about treatment efficiency on shrinking my tumor . Anyone on the same boat? I also have moderate neuropathy as a side…
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…
Hi Ladies! I’m wondering if anyone has experienced this or knows what it could possibly be. I had a port placed in Nov 2020 and just had it finally removed the end of April 2022. For at least one year that I had the port and quite possibly longer, I noticed that the vein that had the catheter in it would stick out in a…
I’m starting CMF on 12/5/17. I’m 65 years old. I haven’t been able to find many/any people with a similar course of treatment. Mine will be 8 sessions spaced 3 weeks apart. If you have any information about this treatment I would love to hear your thoughts.
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