What are the permanent effects of chemotherapy? Friends and I have experienced lasting changes in body systems and functions.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2008
Wow! I just feel like there are so many. 1. Joint pain and stiffness 2. Loss of libido 3. 50 point increase in cholesterol 4. Severe pain with intercourse. 5. Sweats - not night sweats. I get hot and sweat more easily now. -
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anonymous
Survivor since 2008
Thanks for sharing. I thought my doctor was just brushing me off when she told me it might be due to the chemo.-
anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I'm a five year survivor, and my oncologist told me that once the chemo stops, so do the side effects. The survivors I've spoken to say otherwise. I thank the Lord he rescued me from the cancer; He helps me manage the aftereffects every day. It...
I'm a five year survivor, and my oncologist told me that once the chemo stops, so do the side effects. The survivors I've spoken to say otherwise. I thank the Lord he rescued me from the cancer; He helps me manage the aftereffects every day. It would be helpful for women to understand that these are longlasting, and don't disappear with the end of treatment.
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anonymous
Thanks so much for sharing!
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anonymous
Family Member or Loved One
My mom is undergoing chemotherapy n this is her 5th cycle she is advised 8 cycles..this time her wbc counts are 11,900 the normal being 4,000-11,000...she taking the drugs iv n does hav pain n slight swelling in the area...she has undergone mastectomy 4 mnt ago...is it harmful the increased counts n what could b the cause-
anonymous
stage_1 Patient
The WBC is the white blood cells. It is slightly elevated and means there is some kind of infection somewhere in the body. Could be just a urinary tract infection or upper respiratory infection. Watch for fever and she should increase her fluid...
The WBC is the white blood cells. It is slightly elevated and means there is some kind of infection somewhere in the body. Could be just a urinary tract infection or upper respiratory infection. Watch for fever and she should increase her fluid intake if she isn't on a fluid restriction for some reason. Hope this helps
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I've had the joint pain, higher cholesterol and "hot flashes" too. I've also experienced a loss of cognitive skills. It's much more of an effort now to remember things and multi-task.
anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I also have joint pain and stiffness, loss of libido (probably due the the quick onset of menopause) and night sweats. I also have experienced pain in my feet to the point that I have a hard time walking on my left foot. Lack of memory, etc.
anonymous
Survivor since 2011
i have joint pain that wanders.. sometimes wrists hurt, sometimes the Knees. I still have numbness in my fingers and my feet. My last Chemo sitting was in Nov 2010.
I sometimes think my brain has suffered... i'm more forgetfull, sometimes...
i have joint pain that wanders.. sometimes wrists hurt, sometimes the Knees. I still have numbness in my fingers and my feet. My last Chemo sitting was in Nov 2010.
I sometimes think my brain has suffered... i'm more forgetfull, sometimes confused. I think it all hsa to do witht he Chemo substances still in my body. it can only get better Right !!??
anonymous
Stage 2A Patient
I am also worried about the effect of chemo on the body and have been experiencing all the above symptoms and more.
Have any of you done a detox diet or tried any other methods to try and get these things out of your body? Anything work? I've...
I am also worried about the effect of chemo on the body and have been experiencing all the above symptoms and more.
Have any of you done a detox diet or tried any other methods to try and get these things out of your body? Anything work? I've heard skin brushing can help move your lymph along (which cleans things out), exercise of course, yoga, sauna?
There have to be answers so that all of us survivors don't suffer for the rest of lives.
anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Reading through all these, my heart goes out to you ladies. My mother lost her battle to cancer after 15 years in February. My wife was diagnosed in April after giving birth to my son. As a man, I feel so angry/helpless. I see some are asking...
Reading through all these, my heart goes out to you ladies. My mother lost her battle to cancer after 15 years in February. My wife was diagnosed in April after giving birth to my son. As a man, I feel so angry/helpless. I see some are asking about toxins, check out the china study or the gerson therapy. Some good info in these books. God bless all of you, and may hope and strength over fill your bodies.