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Thinking about refusing chemo...anyone else?
I recently had a lumpectomy on June 25 for my IDC. The tumor that was removed for 2.8cm, grade 1 and they were able to get clean margins. They also removed 4 lymph nodes. One of those 4 came back with 4mm of cancer. My original plan was the surgery, then radiation (reconstructive surgery after radiation) and then hormone…
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Ice packs for chemo?
Hi everyone; I keep reading snippets about folks icing hands and feet during chemo. Can someone explain when and how this is done? I've been wading through the chemo posts but can't find an actual explanation. I did find a link someone posted to ice-pack/socks and ordered some. What do people use for their hands? Do you…
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Chemo starting December 2017
I was diagnosed less than 2weeks ago with triple negative IDC 1.7cm tumor in right breast, grade 3, stage 1-we think. I’m having a port put in this week and will do a sentinel lymph node biopsy at that time. Dr also ordered a pet scan as there was a spot on my liver, probably a cyst. I’m waiting on insurance approval for…
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Cold Therapy to Prevent Neuropathy? Tips, Anyone?
Chemos commonly used for breast cancers include taxanes, such as taxol and taxotere. Common side effects of taxanes include peripheral neuropathy, numbness and tingling caused by damage to peripheral nerves. This can cause difficulty with both fine motor skills and larger ones, and can affect balance and mobility if it…
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Chemo Starting September 2018
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.
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Persistent Fever on Taxol
Hi all, first time poster here. I’m having neoadjuvent chemo, finished AC on 2/9 and started weekly Taxol and Herceptin/Perjeta every 3 weeks on 2/23. Two days my 3/2 Taxol infusion, I started having chills (didn’t experience this after the 2/23 infusion). I checked my temp and it was normal, but was also taking ibuprofen…
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Fasting during Chemo?
I recently came across an article about fasting 2 days before and 1 day after chemo. It's suppose to minimize side effects and make treatment more manageable. I have just started treatment and looking for helpful advice for coping with side effects. I was wondering if anyone else has heard of this
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Taxotere, Carboplatin and Herceptin
Anyone out there on taxotere, carboplatin, and herceptin? I am starting this program in May, I will be doing it every week instead of every third week...and would like to know what sort of side effects anyone has had. Examples:hair loss, nausea, vomiting, etc. I chose the every week routine as I was encouraged by a woman…
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Chemo curl girls?
I’m PFC 13 1/2 months. My new hair grew in with wild chemo curls and they don’t seem to be settling down. I had pretty much straight long hair prior to my chemo. Tiny bit of annoying wave! I’m thankful for my really thick new head of hair, however I’m just curious others experience on how long, or if they ever settled…
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Soreness and hard lump in breast after lumpectomy
Help- Is tenderness and soreness common after a lumpectomy? (3 wks ago) Concerned re very firm lump in breast, that does not seem to be getting better. Will it just dissolve? Thanks.
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Taxotere vs taxol, effectiveness and side effects
Hi everyone. I'm hoping someone can help me understand the differences between taxotere and taxol. From what I understand, they are essentially the same, but taxotere is a more aggressive drug, recommended for her2+ people. My main concern about taxotere is the increased chance of permanent hair loss, but my MO initially…
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Scalp pain before my hair falls out?
I have just completed round 2 of chemo and still have all my hair. It does seem to shed a little more than usual but now I have noticed my scalp is actually hurting. I've had thise feeling in the past before cancer, like when I had a cold and my whole body was aching. But this time it is worse and is not getting any…
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Eyelash and Eyebrow Regrowth
Is there anyone out there that can share their experience with me? I did TCx4 and my eyelashes and eyebrows were with me the entire time. I thought I lucked out and then around 4 weeks PFC my brows got very, very thin and then the eyelashes started to go. I have 3/4 of my lashes on my left eye, but almost none on my right.…
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Microblading before Chemotherapy?
Hi everyone - I have an appointment scheduled for microblading tomorrow (local clinic had an opening). I start chemo on the 17th of September. My doctor said as long as I did it a week before starting chemo that I should be fine. That was all she said though. Does anyone have experience with getting this done before chemo?…
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Eyelashes and eyebrows
Hi all. Starting last December, I had 4 A/C treatments (every other week), followed by 12 weekly Taxol treatments. The hair on my head fell out in late December. I finished A/C in late January and started Taxol then. During all that, I didn't have much loss of eyebrows or eyelashes. I noticed some thinning of my eyebrows…
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Hemorrhoids?
Boy am I grateful to have a place to ask this question semi anonymously... I seem to have developed hemorrhoids. Never had them before in my life. No pain, just blood. From what I'm reading, I guess it's from the (relatively mild) constipation I've had since starting Taxol. Anyone else share this lovely experience? Advice?
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Does Taxol give you a headache?
Doesanyone get headaches from Taxol? I had my first infusion last week and go again today. I've had intermittent mild headaches over the last month but I attributed it to getting into a car accident. Anyway, this week I have had a headache all week in my forehead and behind my eyes where it hurts to move my eyes and isn't…
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Starting Chemo in December 2016
wanted to start this thread for those staring chemo December 2016. I have my MO appointment December 9 and expect to start soon after that. I am assuming I'm going to be on AC and T as that's what they said before surgery scaredashell - 12/16 Pamlab- 11/29 Sammy3 Nextstorm Ilsunrise scgirl50 Hanging in there Jezika Myth…
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dreadlocks and chemo
Hello all, thinking about putting my crazy hair in dreads for the beginning of my chemo treatment. My thinking is that the dread is going to catch falling hair and maybe make the hair loss a bit more tolerable until I have to chop them all off. My hair is perfect for dreads and always wanted to try but didn't because of…
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Lash boost?
Hi ladies this is my first post! Had my first treatment of TC on November 28th! December 10th I started having lots of scalp pain and tenderness. December 16th, about two and half weeks after the first treatment, I couldnt take it anymore! The pain, the hair coming out in handfuls. Teary-eyed, my sister and I buzzed it.…
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Chemo Divas (online order) halo wig from own hair?
I'm debating about doing this (and running out of time), as I had my first TC round earlier this week. The Chemo Divas website shows a halo wig made with your own hair. Any pros/cons from someone who looked at doing or who did this with their own hair? Thanks!
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TC chemo- what can i expect?
I'm pretty sad today, my oncotype score came back at 20, and with the new TAILOR DX study happening right now it seems as if this is not the comfortable mid ground it once was. Add to this mix that I'm 39 and my wonderful oncologist really affirmed my decision that doing chemo is the right thing for me. So I start next…
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Can you drive yourself to chemo?
I'm newly diagnosed, as of 5/31, with a small tumor (thankfully) that also happens to be a TNBC and a Grade 3. I spent most of today at Yale Cancer Center, and it looks like my course of treatment will involve 20 weeks of chemo before surgery, so I can be part of a very promising clinical trial targeted towards TNBC.…
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FEC-D regime
If you are currently undergoing or have already undergone FEC-D treatment you are in the right place! I hope that you can find in this group the right information, support and friendship during this difficult time. Who wants to get started? ************************************************
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TCX6 versus TCX4 - Why???
Hello, I wanted to share the clinical trial that is still ongoing (no results yet) that compares the DFS/efficacy of TCX6 versus AC-T. I had 6 cycles of TC and was wondering the reason for getting 6 cycles. My oncologist is part of the US Oncology Network and when we decided to throw the book at my cancer, she suggested…
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No Appetite and losing weight since Taxol
I have been on Taxol for 6 weekly rounds so far and have no appetite. I am losing weight and only weigh 98lbs with my clothes on and I am getting scared. I cannot afford to lose any more weight so I spoke to my MO about it and he told me to eat foods high in calories but if I dont have much of an appetite how do I even do…
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Can CEA tumor marker fluctuate within normal limits?
I had my appt with MO yesterday. The CEA tumor marker result is 1.6 vs 1.3 3 months ago. Still within normal limits. Has someone had this before? Is it something to worry about? ( i do worry about it...) This was my second follow up visit ( every 3 mo) since the end of all treatments.
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How effective was neoadjuvant chemo for you?
Hello everyone! About a month ago I finished my last round of AC/TH chemo. I had my lumpectomy and SNB last week and am still waiting on the pathology. My BS seemed very pleased by how much my tumor seemed to have responded by the MRI results. Their best guess is that my tumor shrank by aprox 82%. I was hoping for 100%!! I…
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neoadjuvant chemotherapy and staging
Hi, I received neoadjuvant chemo, or chemo before my surgery. From my initial dx, my tumor size seemed to grow with every doctor I saw (saw 3 bs) and every test I took. But the tumor was completely gone after the chemo. So, my question, how do they stage me? The staging on the initial biospy? or the largest size, which was…
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What to drink to quench thirst?
I am two days past chemo #4, parched but everything I drink tastes like crap, including water. Any suggestions about what will quench my thirst, but not repulse me? I would even go for a malted milk if I thought it would help? Thanks.