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Eating alot and losing hair
Omg, I've been eating like a wrestler lately. Craving salt and meat since my 1st chemo. I'm also starting to see strands, not clumps, of my hair starting to fall off. Eek!
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Shall I do additional Adriamycin after neoadjuvant TC?
Hello Everybody, I originally posted to stage II forum, but I think it might be more relevant here. I was diagnosed with ER+ PR+ HER2- grade 2 IDC+DCIS with a positive node via biopsy/image. I did neoadjuvant TCx4 followed by Umx. While the tumor and positive node both shrank a bit, there is still a lot of residue cancer…
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Keytruda Side Effects - Early Stage TNBC
Hi all! Started chemo in September just had my 7th infusion of Paclitaxel, Carbo(out of 12) and 2nd of Keytruda(out of 7 + 9 after surgery). Along with usual side effects: fatigue, loss of hair, slight nausea and digestive discomfort/problems since starting Keytruda my neutrophiles strated to drop and my liver…
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Starting Chemo in April, May, or June 2022
Starting a thread for anyone starting chemo in April, May, or June 2022 I'll have my first treatment (TC) on 5/4. I'm determined and scared and hopeful for excellent results. I'll be cold capping, my adult daughter will be my assistant. I hope to be able to continue working as much as I can through treatments. I can…
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Forgo chemo because of existing health issues?
I had my second appt. with my oncologist today. During my first appt. he recommended the AC-T cocktail. Even though I'm terrified, I was pretty much prepared to tell him today that I was going to go ahead with that and schedule my first round. I told him that I don't know how I'm going to get through chemo though due to my…
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Walking barefoot and neuropathy?
I am just starting chemo and notice that some people have written that one should not walk barefoot. I'm not sure this is because walking barefoot hurts if you develop a neuropathy in your feet or because walking barefoot can contribute to or exacerbate existing neuropathies. I'm grateful for an insights. Thanks.
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Retreatment with same chemo drugs
Has anyone had or know of a patient with metastatic cancer who has been retreated with the same chemo drugs after three have been tried and failed over course of two years. Research in year 2000 indicated some success, but the drugs used were different to one used now. The theory is the body/tumour gets used to a chemo…
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Questions for MO
i will be seeing my medical oncologist on Friday, what questions should I be asking? Thank yo
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Has anyone chosen not to do chemo?
I saw the radiation oncologist today and he said that I have to do 9 sessions of rads, 5 whole breast and 4 on the surgery site. He also told me that because I am triple negative that it is highly likely that they will suggest chemo. My husband is very wary of chemo and keeps saying, it's your decision, you do what is…
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Medical oncology questions to ask
Just got the call for medical oncology, I go on the 23rd. What questions should I have ready for the appointment
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Severe Headache after first TCH infusion
I had my first TCH infusion and was doing fine until night 4 when I developed a murderous migraine level headache that lasted 5 days. I didn’t sleep for 4 nights. It didn’t help that it was the weekend so I couldn’t get help right away. I suspect it was the Olanzapine. I have a note in to the doctor so I’ll see what he…
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Period during chemo?
Hi everyone - I’ve had 2 rounds of weekly Taxol and Herceptin and my period showed up right on time today. Is this normal? I thought they would stop? Does this mean the treatment isn’t effective enough at killing cells?
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Just really sad
I am mourning today I think. Had my first chemo session a little over three weeks ago and it went fine. The day before my second I started the routine again of taking my steroids with a fasting bar and then continuing to fast through the day. Five and a half hours after taking my steroid I suddenly developed stroke like…
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allergy and skin issues post-chemo?
Hi all, I finished active chemo in Oct 2018 - did a year and a half total of Taxol, Red Devil, Cisplatin and Xeloda. I'm having so many allergy issues and skin problems and I wonder if anyone else has had these problems after chemo. I feel permanently altered. Right now, I have swelling under my eyes and extremely…
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Starting AC-T chemo, wigs, side effects - please help!
Hello everyone, I have just got my post-surgery report and it's not good. Three cm IDC and 4/5 lymph nodes involved. I am having a CT scan tomorrow to check for any mets. So it's stage 3 at best… I will be starting AC-T chemo as soon as the port is placed. And more lymph node dissection eventually and rads. Questions. I…
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ziextenzo and how long does bone pain last with it
Had my first ziextenzo shot last Saturday evening, 24 hours after my chemo. I have some bone pain with it and I was wondering how long I can expect it to last. It seems better on some days and then other not so great. I have some meloxicam and I will occasionally take that and it does help (over the counter ibuprofin seems…
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Freezing during chemo and questions
So I had my first chemo today and iced my hand and feet and used a cold cap. It was brutal. The ice cap was actually quite tolerable. So tolerable that it makes me wonder if it worked. But my hair was frozen when I took it off so I hope that was a good sign. My hands and feet though were not even a bit tolerable. I broke…
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Weekly "In Treatment" Zoom meetup!
Hi Everyone, We have created a weekly virtual support group for all who are planning or going through active treatment. If you've just been diagnosed, planning surgery, chemo or radiation, all are welcome to our weekly Zoom Meetups. We have two meetings for you to register for: Register here: Tuesdays at 1:00 PM EST and…
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AC-T versus T-C
Hello, My mom was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer with significant nodal involvement. She underwent a bilateral mastectomy and is gearing up to begin chemo. The doctor has strongly recommended AC-T. Before surgery, the doctor also mentioned T-C as an option but now with the discovery of extensive nodal involvement,…
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Starting Chemo February 2021
Thought I would get a thread started for those getting ready to start!
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Follow-Up Mammogram After Chemo
Hi all, I just finished 6 rounds of TCHP and had a follow-up mammogram (I am scheduled for surgery at the end of February). The mammogram shows the same amount of calcifications that I had BEFORE chemo. Has this happened to anyone else? I had two lumps in my breast and one under my arm that I can no longer feel, so I was…
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Hearing Problems Common After Chemotherapy Treatment
Hearing Problems Common After Chemotherapy Treatment July 28, 2022 Hearing loss and other hearing problems seem to be common in adults who've received chemotherapy for the four most common types of cancer, including breast cancer. Read more...
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tests before chemotherapy
what are the tests done after surgery and diagnosis and before starting chemo treatment for positive nodes?
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Timing to switch to a new MO during her2 treatment
Hi, I would like some suggestions on when to switch to a new MO. I'm right now having 6 cycles of chemo. Then will have surgery followed by radiation. Right after chemo, will continue 9 months of immunotherapy, herceptin/perjeta orTDM1, depending on surgery result. (My MO is local while surgeon is in MSK, will choose a…
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Port Placement Prior to Starting Chemo
Has anyone started weekly taxol prior to have a PORT placement? My doctor has told me it is ok to start treatments prior to having my PORT placed. I would like to postpone the PORT as long as possible, but I’m concerned how I will feel once I start taxol treatments. Thank you for any feedback.
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Starting Chemo December 2021
'Tis the Season! I'm starting TC (Taxotere/Cytoxan) on December 1. I thought I'd start a thread for any other chemo-goers getting started or continuing in the month of December. I was diagnosed with IDC in mid-September during a routine mammogram. I had a lumpectomy in mid-October. Being called "Stage 1a" in my cancer…
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Starting chemo February 2018
I've searched several times and have not found a thread for this. So... Anyone else out there? I'm starting 4 rounds of dose dense AC, followed by 12 weeks of Taxol. I'll be starting the week of the 4th and they're letting me decide what day to start on but I'm struggling to figure that out. I'm aiming to disrupt things…
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Need recommendation for sunscreen
I'm being treated with chemo and my face is very, very sensitive to the sun. I really don't understand why my arms and legs are not.
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Could Neulasta be optional for each cycle?
Hi, I would like your opinion on is it necessary to have Neulasta each time? My MO gave me the impression that it is NOT something optinal. I'm with her2 type and doing TCHP every 3 weeks. I already had 3 cycles and 3 left. My MO gave me Neulasta each time and white cell did come back to normal before the next cycle. Now…
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Nail problem after Taxol
I finished Taxol in mid November. Last week I noticed some of my fingernails starting to lift from the bed. I see DERM for my regular appointment in a few weeks, so I will show her, but I'm thinking the Taxol? I wonder if it can affect things after the fact. Nails are otherwise ok and there was no nail trauma. I just…