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Neoadjuvant EC Regimen precautions
Posting this on behalf of my wife (aged 34) who had been diagnosed with TNBC in October 2023. She had recently completed her weekly 12 sessions of TC regimen : Paclitaxel (120mg) and Carboplatin (200mg). Although there was Hair Loss and slight nail discoloration from 3rd week onwards, she had Nausea from Day 1-4 post every…
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Neoadjuvant EC Regimen precautions
Posting this on behalf of my wife (aged 34) who had been diagnosed with TNBC in October 2023. She had recently completed her weekly 12 sessions of TC regimen : Paclitaxel (120mg) and Carboplatin (200mg). Although there was Hair Loss and slight nail discoloration from 3rd week onwards, she had Nausea from Day 1-4 post every…
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My first TC experience was not bad
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…
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Anyone on just Taxotere and Cytoxan?
I just started a regimen of taxotere and cytoxan for four rounds. I really need to talk to someone who has been on just this regimen. My first session did not go well. It dropped my sodium levels too low and I had a couple of seizures. They kept me in the hospital for two nights. I have been achey and weak since. Does it…
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Going forward
I got my oc number Wednesday and it was 28. My dr was expecting higher but still too high for me😕. Going in for my port Monday and starting TC on Thursday. I do not really want to do this, but I do not have an option. I am 50 with stage 2A left breast. Just not feel the whole thing. Really disappointed.
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Any Adriamycin and Cytoxan peeps?
can anyone share how your chemo experience was or is on Adriamycin and Cytoxan? I start May 17th. Thank you!