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In Treatment for Early Stage Disease (I-III)? Join us on Zoom, Tues & Thurs weekly!
Join our weekly virtual support group for all who are planning or going through active treatment for early stage disease (I-III). If you've just been diagnosed and are planning surgery, chemo, or radiation, join our weekly Zoom Meetups. We have two meetings for you to register for: Register here: Tuesdays at 1:00 PM…
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Important Links for Newbies to Help Get Through Treatment
Some helpful information for all types of treatment for breast cancer on the main Breastcancer.org site: Treatment & Side Effects features extensive information on all types of breast cancer treatment, and what to expect with those treatments, including Surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiation Therapy, Hormonal Therapy, Targeted…
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Cold Capping
Hello, has anyone tried cold capping? I will be getting chemo and will be receiving ddAC-T. The side effect is hair loss from two of the drugs. I was offered cold capping. I am estimated to save possibly 49% of my hair with cold capping. Has anyone done cold capping?
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Exemestane snoring symptoms ?
ever since my mastectomy and reconstruction surgeries I’ve started snoring. At 1st we wondered if it was due to being intubated . Then I read something which I can get back to, that indicated Exemestane may cause sleep apnea? I don’t think I have sleep apnea as I do not wake up gasping for air. But I do snore (and now my…
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Cold Caps Users Past and Present, to Save Hair
Hi all, I wanted to start a forum for all us that are using the cold caps to try to save our hair. I am on FEC100 X3 followed by Taxotere X3. My dosage unfortunately is not a guaranteed success. I am 40 days out from my first treatment and will have my third June 17. So far I have thinned but have not required a wig. I…
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fatigue
how do you deal with the fatigue and no appetite
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Verzenio What has worked for you diarrhea
Hi Starting Verzenio today. Dr is starting me on 50mg 2x per day, to ease me into it. Do you have a regime that has worked for you in combatting diarrhea? I am going on vacation with my kids and I don't know how I'm going to manage it other than trying Imodium. TIA
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Podcast: Addressing the Skin Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment
Addressing the Skin Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment December 12, 2025 At the 2025 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, Dr. Ian Tattersall, an oncodermatologist, was part of a panel focusing on body image, hair loss, and skin health after breast cancer treatment. Listen to the episode to hear Dr. Tattersall explain:…
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Podcast: Making HRT Decisions With a History of Breast Cancer
Making HRT Decisions With a History of Breast Cancer December 10, 2025 At the 2025 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), Dr. Tara Sanft, associate professor of medicine at the Yale School of Medicine and director of the Yale Survivorship Clinic, moderated a session called “Balancing Act: Hormone Replacement Therapy…
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Open Letter
I am a husband/ caregiver... I didn't know where this should be posted---and since my wife is going through treatment now, I just picked here. I have lurked since my wife's diagnosis and have been posting only for a few days. I can recognize a sisterhood when I see one. An army of kind souls. I am humbled by your humanity.…
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Low WBC
Dear worriers, I hope you all are doing well. I need your collective wisdom. My wife finished chemotherapy 2 months ago and radiotherapy 3 weeks ago, but her WBC count doesn’t seem to be recovering that fast. I was wondering, how long after your last chemo, did your levels achieve baseline again? Thank you all for the…
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Penguin vs Paxman
Hello! I will be starting chemo about September 28th. I am receiving a second opinion on September 22nd and will need to make a decision within a day regarding which hospital to use AND to use cold caps or not. I am curious if anyone has done carboplatin and Taxol and used cold caps. My first opinion said I would be doing…