Regimens, side effects, and support from others going through chemo.
Good morning! I was very happy to see these threads/groups for folks starting chemo each month and decided to start one for September. I am starting 4 rounds of Taxotere/Cytoxan (Docetaxel/Cyclophosphamide) - who names these things? - or “TC" on 8/29 in Boston.
Does it keep coming out? With each chemo session (my 2nd one is tomorrow) will I just lose the other 50%? It's so disheartening. I was prepared to lose some hair…. but I wasn't expecting to lose so much it early on. Right now the bald spots are at the nape of my neck so it is covered by the rest of my hair. But if I keep…
I honestly did not know what forum to post under since I am all over the place and on so many threads and wanted all of you to know what is going on with me now. I am Stage lV, but unlike some do not consider that anything special or feel intruded upon when someone who is not Stage lV, posts on a Stage lV forum. The way I…
Hello, I’m taking care of my mom so I’m wondering if someone can guide… she is patient of breast cancer reoccurrence. Hertue positive. And chemo is TC (every 3 weeks) she had first chemo & there were no side effects for first few days. & she got her fulfhila injection 2 days after her chemo. & same night, she’s going thru…
I know everyone is different, and that each cycle can "hit" differently, but I just wanted to share my experience with my first round for anyone who is about to embark on a TC regimen like mine to maybe provide hope. I don't want to minimize anyone's bad experience, but also want others to know that not every cycle is…
Hello, I’m taking care of my mom so I’m wondering if someone can guide… she is patient of breast cancer reoccurrence. Hertue positive. And chemo is TC (every 3 weeks) she is wearing cold gloves & socks during the chemo treatment. But I was wondering is it helpful to wear them at home everyday or every other day before her…
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