Regimens, side effects, and support from others going through chemo.
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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!
Hi all, I am new to this club that no one wanted to join. I am 51, premenopausal and was diagnosed with IDC stage 1, 1.1 cm, Grade 3 tumor, no lymph node involvement. Sadly, my Oncotype was 29, so chemo it is for me!!! I will be getting 4 rounds of TC (docetaxel & cyclophosphamide) every three weeks. I'll also try to cold…
I have a question - should we wear the ice booties and ice gloves for the entire infusion time (for one hour)? After 15 minutes, my ice gloves is no longer cold. Should I get two pair of ice gloves to keep my hand cold?
Hi everyone I just got my port placed yesterday and I had such a hard time finding a detailed description of the procedure, so I thought I would share this for anyone who is apprehensive or likes to know exactly what they are going to do to you: 1. I arrived at the hospital and registered. I was then taken back to the…
Join and share here to get and give support if you're scheduled to begin chemotherapy this month. Please share your diagnosis, planned chemo regimen and start date, so we can all support you as you navigate treatment — we're all here for you!
Thought I would start a thread for August. Initially I joined the July 2014 Thread but my Chemo was moved out due to slow ALND recovery. I suggest until we get good and started that you drop by and review that thread. The ladies are wonderful and very active and supportive. They are a month ahead of us and sharing a lot of…
I had a lumpectomy a month ago. The tumor was smallish with micrometastatic carcinoma in one lymph node. The doctors initially thought that I would need radiation but not chemo, but after getting my oncotype (28), the medical oncologist is strongly recommending chemo, too. She's given me two choices: AT (4 doses, each 3…
OK ladies...I am starting chemo on March 2nd. Anyone joining me this month? I wanted to give the March thread a fun name..you know like we are all hanging out having a cocktail or something :) I need some lounge buddies, anyone? I will have 4 cycles of taxotere and cytoxan and will be doing cold caps to save the hair. Will…
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