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Starting Chemo in February 2016?
I didn't see a thread starting for *my* month, so I figured I'd start one... Anyone else getting ready to start their chemo in February? I start my first tx on Feb 16th. I'm doing 4 cycles of docetaxel and cyclophosphamide (also called TC, I think?). I've been doing tons of reading about whether I need to ice my fingers…
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New allergies after chemo?
My mother was treated with taxotere five years ago. Prior to treatment she had no known allergies. After treatment she developed a couple of food allergies. I had taxotere late last year (finished in December of 2011), and now have what may be an allergic respiratory problem. Does anyone else have new allergies thanks to…
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What Chemotherapy us usually used for triple positive?
Hello, Newly diagnosed.I met with the breast surgeon and the plan is lumpectomy for 1.5cm tumour and sentinel node dissection, 4-6 months of chemo, 1 year herceptin and after chemo I can make my final decision of mastectomy or radiation. I decided to start with lumpectomy bc the wait for genetics could take along time and…
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Chemo Doesnt Seem To Increase Risk of COVID-19 Infection/Death
Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer Doesn't Seem To Increase Risk of COVID-19 Infection or Death July 7, 2021 Women treated with chemotherapy for breast cancer were no more likely to be infected with COVID-19 or die from COVID-19 than women treated with other medicines that don't weaken the immune system. Read more...
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Oncotype score over 50?
Anyone else had a score over 50? What treatment did you do? Onc is recommending AC+T because on my high score, but says that 6 rounds of TC would be a valid treatment as well. I'm so scared of any treatment involving A so I'm so confused right now. He had first recommend 4x TC until he found out my oncotype score. Also,…
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Vaginal Issues from Chemo
Anyone else have vaginal sores from chemo? I finished four rounds of A/C four weeks ago and by the fourth round had extreme pain with intercourse. I finally saw my gyno today about it, she's the first doctor to see the sores. She thinks they are vaginal warts, but ran no tests and I think she doesn't know what she's…
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Pain after port placement
Hi guys I have a high pain tolerance. But my port area really is painful. When I stand after lying down it kind of throbs. I’m not running a fever but it hurts. Is it supposed to be this painful when I move? It’s only been 36 hours ish since put in. But I didn’t think it was supposed to be pain. Maybe sore and tender but…
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Waiting on Oncotype DX info - Insurer wont pay for test
So in the last 3 weeks I've had 2 surgeries. I was told that the oncotype info is super important because the information will help us determine if I need to have chemo, and which concoction to use for chemo. Anyway, I was told it would take 2 weeks or so to get those results. I'm still recovering from surgery #2 and have…
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Post chemo hair styles.
Ladies, what are you doing with your hair as it grows out? I'm growing mine back out to it's original length, which was fairly long. It's past the Pixi stage and entering Mulletville, though not there quite yet, and I'm clueless when it comes to short hair styles other than the fact that I know mullets aren't back in yet.
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Starting Chemo April 2016
I am PILC triple negative and am starting chemo on 8th April with AC 4 monthly cycles with 3 weeks in between, then 12 once a week cycles of Taxol. I am getting nervous and would like to share my experience with someone else starting chemo in April. I will be doing rads after that. CJ Sharma 31st March2016 AC+T OnceOnce…
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Starting chemo November 2020
Hello, I hope I can find others who will be starting chemo in November. I am having 4 cycles of taxotere and cytoxan after surgery since my mammaprint came out on the lower side of high risk. The plan is to cold cap. I am seeing my oncologist 10/22 to finalize details to start the first week of November. Anyone that is a…
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Beware of potential drug interactions with chemotherapies
Greetings, I want to alert everyone who will be getting chemotherapy to read the list of possible drug interactions with the chemo and if yours is on the list, research the possible interactions! Even if your MO says it's "ok"! I have been on Verapamil for high BP, and it is on the lists for Adriamycin and Taxotere. My…
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Starting Chemo January 2021
Hello! I am starting chemo this Wednesday, December 30th. I saw that there isn't a group for members starting chemo in January. I am looking for members that I will be able to talk to during this journey. I also expect to bounce to the Nov & Dec groups to get advice from member ahead of me in the process. I feel better…
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Podcast: Scalp Cooling: How It Works to Preserve Hair
Scalp Cooling: How It Works to Preserve Hair March 23, 2021 Dr. Steven Isakoff is a medical oncologist who serves as associate director for clinical research at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center and also as director of the Mass General Scalp Cooling Program and the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Program. He…
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July 2020 chemo club
Well I am scheduled for July 13 for my port and July 14 7:15 am to start my "infusions"...so much nicer word than chemo. I hope others join to share this very scary journey. I plan to fast 48 hours before and the day of the infusions to reduce side effects. Wishing all a safe and healthty journey. July Chemo club roll call…
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Weekly CMF - any advice
Hi there, Next week, I'm starting weekly CMF for six months.I have been told by the MO that the side effects will be well tolerated and that I won't lose my hair but it will thin. I would love any advice from others you have gone through this. Thanks!
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Chemotherapy Doesnt Seem to Increase Risk of COVID-19
Chemotherapy Doesn't Seem to Increase Risk of COVID-19 February 16, 2021 Compared to people diagnosed with cancer who were not being treated with chemotherapy, people with cancer receiving chemotherapy didn't have a higher risk for developing COVID-19. Read more...
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Scalp Cooling Reduces Chemo Absorbed by Hair Follicles
Scalp Cooling Reduces Hair Loss by Lessening Chemotherapy Absorbed by Hair Follicles February 16, 2021 A study offers a first peek at the biology behind scalp cooling by finding that scalp cooling dramatically reduces the amount of chemotherapy medicine absorbed by the hair follicles. Read more...
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Chemo Starting August 2018
Hi all. Just wanted to start an August Board. I know some of us started at the end of July but figured those of us that started could hopefully provide support for those about to start. Welcome and good luck to all you strong people!
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What Size Tote Bag?
Hello all. I know this sounds like a goofy question, but I'm thinking ahead to my looming chemo and wondering how much "stuff" I will be dragging to each session. Can you give me some idea of what I need or want to take along, and what size tote bag might work best? I bought a large tote but it seems HUGE and maybe a…
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Struggling to complete both AC and T... anyone else?
My journey with neoadjuvant chemo has been a rough one and I’m starting to really worry about how to proceed. It’s a long story, sorry! I began chemo in November of 2020, and completed 3 cycles of taxol + carboplatin with no issues. I also received pembrolizumab on my 1st and 4th treatments. A few hours after my 4th…
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STARTING CHEMO SEPTEMBER 2020
Hi, I thought I would see if anyone will be starting in September. I will be doing four rounds every three weeks of TC. Unfortunately this is my second time around with Breast Cancer. Did DMX and 4 rounds of AC 15 years ago and somehow it has come back in my lymph node. I had an ALND in July and am awaiting chemo in…
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Tool Predicts Severe Chemo SFX in Older Ppl W/ Early-Stage
New Tool Helps Predict Risk of Severe Chemotherapy Side Effects in Older People With Early-Stage Breast Cancer January 20, 2021 By combining eight factors, a new tool called the Cancer and Aging Research Group-Breast Cancer score helps predict whether older people diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer will have serious…
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Starting Chemo October 2020
We didn't see a thread yet for October 2020, so decided to start one! Please join us here to introduce yourself and share your chemo regimen. We look forward to supporting you all as you navigate your chemo treatment this month! --The Mods
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Starting Chemo in August 2020
Hi ladies! I don't see a post yet for August 2020. I get my chemo port on Monday 8/3 and will start chemo that same day. 4 treatments (every other week) AC followed by 12 weekly treatments of Taxol. I thought I had done a lot of research but am finding that there's still much to learn! I am a 48 year old wife and mother of…
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Starting Chemo in July 2017
Hi, My start date is the 10th and port placement is June 30th. I haven't thought about hats or wigs yet, seem to be dragging my feet. Now that I found my insurance will cover one wig, maybe I'll get going on it. Have assembled most everything basic that I've read about on here. Bought a Waterpik after reading a post and…
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Starting Chemo June 2017
I hope we can offer one another support and encouragement as we start this journey. I've learned so much on this board! To say the upcoming week will be busy is an understatement. I will work this weekend, then get my hair cut on Monday. I have thick, long, auburn hair. I'm getting it cut above my shoulders. I wanted to…
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March 2020 Chemo
I am starting chemo March 12, 2020 and am seeking to connect with any others starting in March. I will be having 4-6 treatments of TC; had a BMX on January 22, 2020. I had a port installed on March 6. Had partial mastectomy and radiation for 30 days in 2002 for earlier round with breast cancer. Would love to connect with…
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Chemo starting October 2017
I will be starting 4 rounds of dose dense AC chemo in early October. Wondering if anyone else is starting chemo? I'd love to support one another. I am trying my hardest to prepare myself for it (looking for tips and other people's experiences). I just turned 41 years old. Diagnosed in July with ILC/LCIS and ER+/PR-/HER2-…
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Care package
I’m looking to make a special care package for a friend with breast cancer starting chemo. For those of you who have gone through this, if you got a care package and knowing what you know about chemo treatments, what would you have liked? I’m looking for all kinds of things from books, spa, aromatherapy, wellness, from…