Get tips and share experiences about side effects of treatment.
I just wanted to say here I'm doing propolis mouth rinse for moth sores. I recently read they were good for chemo induced mouth sores, so I tryed it out. It seem to actually work. I diluted in some water the propolis extract and rinse 2 time daily. Before having any new supplements I always read if they don't promote…
So you have breast cancer? Sucks to be you (and me). Welcome to the club. I’m sure it is one you really didn’t want to join. Guess what? Me neither. Yet here we are discussing sentinel lymph nodes and nipple tattoos. One of the things I hate most about going through breast cancer is the complete lack of control. Research…
After talking with several members and asking questions, someone mentioned that it would be nice to have a tips thread. So here it is. Here's a few basic things for you to consider and please add any tips that worked for you. As BC sisters, all the help we can give each other will make the trip a little easier. - Always…
What Is Palliative Care and When Do You Use It? Jul 26, 2024 Palliative care focuses on pain and symptom relief. Dr. Joe Straton explains why it’s appropriate for anyone with breast cancer. Palliative care is often confused with hospice care, but the two are very different. This podcast is the audio from a special Virtual…
Research on Side Effects at ASCO 2024 June 21, 2024 Five researchers discuss their research on the side effects of breast cancer treatment. At the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in June, an entire poster session was dedicated to treatment-related side effects.Listen to the episode to hear:…
There was a great thread of photos going through and after cold cap from 2018 showing results and how everyone managed afterwards. Would love to see this brought back and know more about how people are getting on with styling, growth, tips and when shedding stopped?
I’m sure I will grow to understand what many of you are going through and even talking about. I’ve had a mammogram , ultrasound - biopsy in armpit and breast. It came back as cancer. So now i am in the ‘system’ and have been booked for a Bone Scan, ECG, Oncologist and Surgeon this week. (4 different appts) I’m in Canada…
How Are Your Oncologist’s Communication Skills? Jun 4, 2024 Dr. Fumiko Chino discusses her research on doctor-patient communication. At the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting Fumiko Chino, MD, presented the results of research she conducted with Breastcancer.org on how doctors’ communication…
Hi, I found out today that I will start on an AI drug along with Verzenio after I finish my radiation in about 6 weeks. I am reading about Verzenio and it is pretty daunting reading about all the possible side effects. Anyone taking it now that could share their experience? Also, how did you get it paid for since it is…
I have developed a few allergies symptoms since last year. I really believe it's due to taking tamoxifen (for 3 years) that changed my body (gut health maybe). I want to see if anyone experiences something similar…. In the beginning of few months when i started to take the tamoxifen, i had night sweats but that was gone…
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