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Neuropathy
Hi, I am new here so I hope I am doing this correctly. I had cancer and treatment in 2013 and had taxol. I had bad neuropathy for a few years after, took gabapentin which helped reduce pain and went off the medication because I was ok. I have had the neuropathy- mostly pain-sometimes since then like once a month. The last…
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Low Vitamin D Levels Up Risk of Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy
Low Vitamin D Levels Up Risk of Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy Jan 11, 2024 Low vitamin D levels increase the risk of neuropathy from chemotherapy. Read more…
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Itchy chest wall 2 yrs after reconstruction
I had double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction after previous DCIS lumpectomy and recurrent cancer in both breasts. I wanted my original C cup, but ended up with D cups (go big or go home surgical approach?). The extra weight is not fun, and the chest wall itching started after year one. What helps me the most is…
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Peripheral Neuropathy More Severe With Taxol Versus Taxotere
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Podcast: 2023 ASCO Takeaways
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ASCO 2023 BCO Coverage
Check out our continuing coverage of the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting here:
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Chemo damage
I have just turned 70yrs and had 2-3 more sessions of chemo to go. Two weeks ago I saw my local doctor due to being in leg pain which had prevented me sleeping at night. I was teary eyed and down and out and had enough of my leg and the fluid on my feed which would not go down, no matter what I did. My legs would not stay…