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A small part of the chemo journey - shaving the hair on your head and dealing with baldness. What cancer takes away - and family gives back. Unconditionally
Abby Brown's Story
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Stage 1, nodes positive/margins negative, estrogen receptor positive. Should or should not chemo be a treatement?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2007
Nancy,
This is a very important decision you should be discussing with your oncologist. This is the most important time to get rid of this cancer.... especially since your cancer had spread to nodes. You should ask your doctor to take you to a website called Adjunctive Online. It is a website...2 comments 1Nancy,
This is a very important decision you should be discussing with your oncologist. This is the most important time to get rid of this cancer.... especially since your cancer had spread to nodes. You should ask your doctor to take you to a website called Adjunctive Online. It is a website available to all which takes your "numbers" and runs them through a program. It will tell you in cold hard facts, what your chances are for your cancer to reoccur. Did you have an OncoDX test run on your tumor? That should also give you a look into the future. You want to hit this nasty disease with guns-blazing right now.
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anonymous
Stage 2A Patient
With negative margins will they be re-excising? Seems with positive lymph nodes chemo would be in order. What does oncologist say?
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I have eczema pretty bad. Will it get worse with chemo?
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Hi Traci, I also have eczema (legs, back and face). If yours reacts like mine, then it will go away during chemo. I had a complete secession of that condition. That was one positive during chemo, completely clear of eczema! (It does come back after). Good luck! Laura
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anonymous
Stage 2A Patient
I have a tendency to get eczema. I think the steroids you take before, during, and after might help. I did get a bad rash on my scalp after one chemo. The doctor prescribed an antibiotic for that, so that wasn't eczema. Do you have any allergies to tape? If so, ask the nurses to use gauze...
Comment 0I have a tendency to get eczema. I think the steroids you take before, during, and after might help. I did get a bad rash on my scalp after one chemo. The doctor prescribed an antibiotic for that, so that wasn't eczema. Do you have any allergies to tape? If so, ask the nurses to use gauze and paper tape instead their usual supplies.
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Hello, going to start TC chemo. 4 cycles once every 3weeks. Vein or port? Suggestions please!
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anonymous
Stage 1 Patient
I really think it depends on the medication, # of treatments and your veins. I happen to have nice plump veins that nurses salivate over lol! My blood is drawn through a pinch in my finger, therefore all I need is the pinch for chemo which is not bad at all. Your Onc can help with decision. I...
Comment 1I really think it depends on the medication, # of treatments and your veins. I happen to have nice plump veins that nurses salivate over lol! My blood is drawn through a pinch in my finger, therefore all I need is the pinch for chemo which is not bad at all. Your Onc can help with decision. I personally did not want another scar on my chest after having my boobs done. Prayers and hugs to you.
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anonymous
Stage 3A Patient
I got a port since they no longer can take blood from my masc side. It saved my veins.
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Chemo on Thursday and a shot in Friday to have bone marrow to start making white blood cells. What was your worst day after your chemo treatment?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2003
Everyone reacts differently. Take the nausea meds as directed, don't wait until you feel sick. Day 1, nausea, Day 2 and 3, worst days, tired, nausea, flu like symptoms, joint pain from the shot Day 4, got better. 5 very few symptoms, but still tired. BUT it was doable!!! And 10 years...
1 comment 2Everyone reacts differently. Take the nausea meds as directed, don't wait until you feel sick. Day 1, nausea, Day 2 and 3, worst days, tired, nausea, flu like symptoms, joint pain from the shot Day 4, got better. 5 very few symptoms, but still tired. BUT it was doable!!! And 10 years later... still no evidence of cancer!!! Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate and eat small amounts at a time. Wishing you minimal side effects!!! BUT it was doable!!! And 10 years later... still no evidence of cancer!!! Keep the questions coming, we are here for you!
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anonymous
Stage 1 Patient
I had chemo on wed, shot on thurs. Sat and sun were my worst. I had muscle aches and bone pain from the shot. Take Claritin, it helps. You can do this! Prayers to you.
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