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Quitting chemo early?
Has anyone stopped chemo early? The whole thing was a miserable experience with awful side effects and an oncologist who couldn't have cared less about me and my concerns. Side effects were rough and after the third cycle I just gave up. My oncotype score was 27 and I'm not convinced that really would put me in the "high…
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Postpone or miss AC treatment?
Hi there, I’m just wondering if anyone here has postponed or missed AC by a week. Before I was dx in October, my husband and I rented a beach house in Fla. for a week in Feb, for our children and grandchildren. We’ll be driving to Fla, as my Dr. said no flying. Right now my chemo schedule is my last AC treatment the day we…
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AC infusion and bladder irritation
Hi, I can’t find anything related to this so thought I’d just ask here. Does anybody have bladder irritation, kind of like a pressing feeling on your bladder when you’ve had fluids? I don’t really have any symptoms for a UTI. Many Thanks!
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Chemotherapy + Response
Starting chemotherapy for the first time for invasive ductal carcinoma . Wondering if anyone could speak to how their cancer responded to chemotherapy and whether chemotherapy effectively shrunk the tumour. Also wondering if anyone could speak to their experience with FEC-D chemo? Is there anything I can do to better…
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Chemo Related Breast Pain?
Hi everyone. Started chemo November 5th. I felt fine the first few days but then I got the chills, body aches, sneezing, sore throat, general fatigue, diarrhea, and a rash on my face, chest and back. I'm ok now (just get more tired) and was given methylprednisolone and clindamycin to treat my rash. My oncologist is going…
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AC - Any non-horror stories? Tips?
Hi everyone, I will be starting AC soon after 12 weekly TC+Keytruda doses. Although it wasn't a walk in the park Taxol was manageable for me. I've read many horror stories regarding AC and it is nicknamed "the red devil" for a reason. I'm just trying to find a ray of sunshine in this storm and wanted to hear from you…
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Steroid let down? Who has this
Ok so I’ve had my first chemotherapy Wednesday. Today is Friday and I feel steroid let down. I’m not sick, just sad and kinda tired. I hate steroids they just lift you way up and throw you down. Is there anyone else that have felt this way after the steroids wear off? Thanks
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Starting Chemo October 2018
So here is goes :-) just got my plan in place. First AC treatment is October 9. Starting this forum in the hopes others who are having treatment the same month can meet :-)
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Post chemo and still have cancer cells
hi- hoping someone might have advice on what I should push for next. I’m 42 and just finished a summer of DMX and 4 cycles of TC chemo. I had stage 2A IDC grade 3, onco 17,and extensive LVI (lymphovascular invasion). I’m now heading into hormone therapy stage with Lupron shots and AI drugs. I went to a naturopathic…
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TCHP Fingernails
Hi, I finished 5/6 rounds of TCHP Oct 12, 2021 then my nails started turning. Did this happen to you? Do they grow back like normal? It seems that my fingertips are changing shape and my fingerprints are disappearing (can't use to open doors at work anymore/I can't see them). My derm said he didn't know if they will grow…
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Neuropathy w/AC?
I had my 3rd AC infusion last week, and last night I noticed the tips of my fingers feel callused, like there's something between my skin and whatever I'm touching. I see the MO next week, but I was curious if anyone else had neuropathy issues with AC - neuropathy was mentioned to me for Taxol, which I start on 1/26, but…
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Has anyone had COVID while doing chemo?
What was it like? I am vaccinated and boosted and don't leave the house much, but the apparent transmissibility of the Omicron variant has me a little concerned, especially since my husband has to go to work each day and there are few, if any precautions there.
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My Chemo experience
Hi Everyone!! So glad I found this site. It's very helpful so you don't feel totally alone while going through this difficult time in our lives and wanted to share my story also. I was diagnosed end of March 2021 with Stage 2 that went into my lymph nodes and very aggressive type. They started me on the ACT regimen right…
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Starting Chemo November 2021
I haven't seen a thread for those of us staring chemo in November, and thought I'd start one. I've been lurking in the earlier Starting Chemo topics but thought it would be good to go through this with others. Friday, 11/12/21 I will have a port placed - scared to death about what it will be like, even after reading others…
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Starting Chemo May 2019
Have been trying to find one started for May 2019 with no luck. Starting 4months of AC+T May 2nd every 2 weeks. Scared out of my mind and not sure where to start. I still feel lost about the whole process. Do you meet with someone before it happens or do you just sit in a chair and they start?
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Starting Chemo March 2021
I couldn't find a thread for Chemo March 2021 and I thought to start one. I will be starting my AC chemo on March 11th. Anyone else starting this month?
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Signatera test
Our mo recommended the Signatera test before chemo and then again after. My understanding is that it tracks stray cancer cells in the blood and will determine if the chemo was effective. My question is what if the test is still positive post chemo? Does that mean that a recurrence is inevitable? How would that be typically…
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Signatera test
Our mo recommended the Signatera test before chemo and then again after. My understanding is that it tracks stray cancer cells in the blood and will determine if the chemo was effective. My question is what if the test is still positive post chemo? Does that mean that a recurrence is inevitable? How would that be typically…
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Intermittent Fasting May Help Cancer Treatments Work Better
Intermittent Fasting May Help Cancer Treatments Work Better, Small, Early Study Suggests November 30, 2021 A small study suggests that a specific type of intermittent fasting is safe and possible for people diagnosed with cancer and may boost the effectiveness of cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and…
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Embracing the bald
I'd like to talk about being bald. I am on my second round of hair loss due to chemo (AC+T in 2018 and Halaven currently), and I'm really, really close to tossing my fears and my headcovers in favor of comfort and acceptance. Between episodes, I kept a pixie that suited me, so the second bout wasn't nearly as dramatic. So…
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Fingerprint changes?
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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Done with taxol/carbo. Next up - DD AC - oh my!
So today was my last weekly TC treatment. All 12 are done! Yay! (I did have to take a two week break because of elevated liver enzymes. All is well now.) Next up - 4 dd AC treatments every three weeks. I am scared. Please share your experience with AC and what you wish you knew then. I know about the Claritin for Neulasta…
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Starting Chemo December 2019
Hey everybody, I'm about a month late due to slow wound healing, but after seeing my oncologist this morning things are back on track. Fingers crossed. No dates or schedule yet, but port planned for early next week and chemo a couple of days later. Wish me luck. Anybody else celebrating the Holidays with a twist this go…
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Common cold during weekly taxol? Anyone have experience?
I’m wondering if anyone past or present contracted a common cold during weekly taxol? My four year old has a cold once again (tested Covid negative). This is the third cold to make it into our house this month. Our parents are helping out a lot and taking the kids whenever they get the start of something, but I’m worried…
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Chemo in Sept 08
Hi! I will be getting my port on Thursday 8/28 and my firsr day of chemo is 9/3. I will be getting AC ( I think). I need to look at the prep list again and go shopping. I am not scared-yet. I just want to get this over with and keep moving forward. Anyone else starting in September?? D
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Starting Chemo April 2020
Hey everyone! I'm starting the group for those of us starting chemotherapy in April 2020 (or the end of March, whatever works for you). Please join in! I actually don't know my start date yet... I'm waiting to find out if I was approved for a clinical trial, which will determine my treatment plan and start date. The…
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Starting Chemo June 2014
I guess I'll be the one who starts the June Chemo Club. Please share if you will also be having chemo starting June. I met with my MO today. I wasn't sure if she was going to recommend chemo or not since I only had one positive node. My Mammaprint was low risk and my BS gave me the impression that I may not have to have…
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Starting Chemo April 2021
Hello and Happy Easter! Thought I’d start an April 2021 chemo thread as I didn’t see one made yet. I technically started 3/31, 4 AC first then 12 rounds of taxol. Surprisingly my side effects have been very minimal so I’m grateful for every hour I feel well. I was so happy to be able to enjoy Easter with my family today. I…
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Starting Chemo July 2019
I think it’s time to start a July Chemo thread.. who’s on board? I having my port put in on July 23rd and chemo on July 24th. I will be having Taxotere, carboplatin AUC 6, Herceptin and Perjeta for 9 treatments every 3 weeks before surgery. Good luck to all
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Carboplatin + Chemo Before Sx Improves Early TNBC Outcomes
Adding Carboplatin to Chemotherapy Before Surgery Improves Early-Stage Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Outcomes September 20, 2021 Adding carboplatin (brand name: Paraplatin) to the standard neoadjuvant chemotherapy regimen for early-stage triple-negative breast cancer improved event-free survival. Read more...