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Anyone have to go through another round of chemo. It's been 2 weeks after my double mastectomy and found out I have to do adriamycin cytoxin
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anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
Yes, I did Summer. I was diagnosed last May and went through Adriamycin/Cytoxin then Taxol. I had my double mastectomy three weeks later. They found 13/15 lymph nodes that were positive with two that had broken outside the node. Due to this finding my Onc. Strongly suggested that I have another...
2 comments 0Yes, I did Summer. I was diagnosed last May and went through Adriamycin/Cytoxin then Taxol. I had my double mastectomy three weeks later. They found 13/15 lymph nodes that were positive with two that had broken outside the node. Due to this finding my Onc. Strongly suggested that I have another round of chemo before I could have radiation. So....I went through 8 treatments of Gemzar/Carboplatin beginning 3 weeks after my surgery. It was tiring, but I'm happy to say I had my last chemo last week. :). I will have another PET scan on Monday and praying for good results so I can move on to the next step. I was upset & disappointed that I had to have more chemo....but in the end, I'm glad I did...knowing I did all I could do to get better. I'll be thinking of you. :). Hang in there!
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anonymous
Stage 2A Patient
Hi Summer, I am currently in chemo therapy. I have Adriamycin, Cytoxin and Taxotere every 3 weeks. I have had 3 out of 6.rounds. I have been fortunate not to have experienced any major side effects other than fatique and total hair loss but by the end of the first week after chemo i am feeling...
2 comments 0Hi Summer, I am currently in chemo therapy. I have Adriamycin, Cytoxin and Taxotere every 3 weeks. I have had 3 out of 6.rounds. I have been fortunate not to have experienced any major side effects other than fatique and total hair loss but by the end of the first week after chemo i am feeling better. One thing i have found very helpful is to make sure i am very hydrated before and after a chemo treatment. I wish you all the best, and we will get through this!
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I am getting ready to shave my head can anyone tell me is is better to go really short or short
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anonymous
Survivor since 2010
I had my hairdresser friend shave it very close, but not bald. I lost it all before my third treatment. I had a great wig I got online, synthetic, looked just like my hair. Now a year later my hair grew back much nicer than before
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anonymous
Survivor since 2011
I shaved mine after it started to fall out. Well a friend did, but she gave me a Mohawk, so it was easier since we were laughing. The only caveat is that with the short stubble on my head, my scalp hurt a little when sleeping on it, so it might have been better it keep it a little longer. Like...
Comment 1I shaved mine after it started to fall out. Well a friend did, but she gave me a Mohawk, so it was easier since we were laughing. The only caveat is that with the short stubble on my head, my scalp hurt a little when sleeping on it, so it might have been better it keep it a little longer. Like a inch or two.
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Is there anything that helps with neulasta? It gives me the most excruciating headache.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2011
Susie, I absolutely hated the neulasta! It became the worst part of my treatment. I had terrible aches and pains that started in my throat and neck and moved down my body for a few days. That being said, there are a few things that helped. Regular claritin helps. If you start taking it 24 hours...
Comment 0Susie, I absolutely hated the neulasta! It became the worst part of my treatment. I had terrible aches and pains that started in my throat and neck and moved down my body for a few days. That being said, there are a few things that helped. Regular claritin helps. If you start taking it 24 hours before the shot the antihistamines somehow help the aches ( this is not in their literature but their reps have told staff members at my facility that they're working it in). My onc eventually gave me 800mg ibuprofen as well that I started at the same time as the claritin and that helped as well. Unfortunately, the pain means the neulasta is doing its job since the white blood cell boost comes from the marrow. The good news for me was my counts were always great, I never missed a treatment and I hardly got sick (a few colds). It actually helped my immune system. Good luck!
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Alieve is what I take with it. They suggested it.
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Going through chemo currently (just got round 2 yesterday). Am I allowed to have a glass of wine or anything during this? I'm on Adriamycin/cytoxan.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2011
My chemo nurse said not the night before or the day of otherwise yes eat and drink as normally as possible. We are beer nerds and love micro brews and we home brew beer. I had real taste problems so I didn't want anything to eat or drink. The day I had my head my head shaved because my hair...
1 comment 2My chemo nurse said not the night before or the day of otherwise yes eat and drink as normally as possible. We are beer nerds and love micro brews and we home brew beer. I had real taste problems so I didn't want anything to eat or drink. The day I had my head my head shaved because my hair was coming out in clumps I went straight to a double on the rocks.
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anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
I was told an occasional glass of wine is fine Anjanette. Enjoy
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I am on my 5th treatment of dose dense chemo (weekly) for 6 months for triple negative breast cancer. When does fatigue usually set in?
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I had only 4 treatments for triple negative and i was realy surprise that i dint had all the symtoms of chemo i thank god for it
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anonymous
Survivor since 2011
Everyone reacts different you may one of the lucky people that fatigue isn't an issue.
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I had my first dose of AC this week and have terrible indigestion. Any advice on what is safe to take? Tums aren't helping.
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anonymous
Stage 2A Patient
I got a prescription for Nexium from my oncologist. It has completely stopped all the discomfort. Before that I used Pepsid AC over the counter, which helped but not like the Nexium.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Yup I went with nexium too - twice a day. Zantac worked but not as well. Gaviscon good back up as much more effective than tums and safe. Nexium protects your esophagus. Other strategies: sleep up on an angle from hip up (though I find it uncomfortable) drink beverages and water separate from...
Comment 1Yup I went with nexium too - twice a day. Zantac worked but not as well. Gaviscon good back up as much more effective than tums and safe. Nexium protects your esophagus. Other strategies: sleep up on an angle from hip up (though I find it uncomfortable) drink beverages and water separate from meals so stomach not distended, small frequent meals. Fatty foods, coffee and acidic foods can make it worse. Don't lie down right after eating. Lie on left side..... Hmmm that's it for my memory.
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I'm about to start Adriamycin & Cyclophosphamide and was wondering with your immune system being so low is it safe to work with the general public? And if I were to get sick how would that affect my treatment?
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anonymous
Stage 1 Patient
My oncologist prefers me to not work, but says there are plenty of people who have to work during treatment. It is imperative you make sure no one is sick around you, and above all, washing your hands at every turn is a must.....for you and the people you come in contact with. It would be a...
1 comment 4My oncologist prefers me to not work, but says there are plenty of people who have to work during treatment. It is imperative you make sure no one is sick around you, and above all, washing your hands at every turn is a must.....for you and the people you come in contact with. It would be a good idea to carry a little bottle of hand sanitizer as well. Any kind of infection you get while on chemo can be a detriment to your already weakened immune system. I'm about to start chemo this next week, and I am lucky to not be working. I don't want to get sick from other people who may not mention they are not feeling well.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Your immune system is weaker, but I think working with people beforehand is beneficial. With me, I have worked in a kindergarten classroom for 6 years before I was diagnosed. I continued to work through my treatments and came down with 1 sore throat/ cough- that was it! I think that being...
Comment 2Your immune system is weaker, but I think working with people beforehand is beneficial. With me, I have worked in a kindergarten classroom for 6 years before I was diagnosed. I continued to work through my treatments and came down with 1 sore throat/ cough- that was it! I think that being around the " germs" of 5 year olds made me able to ward off more serious infections. Everyone is different though, so run it by your oncologist beforehand.just to get his/her opinion. Best of luck to you!
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Does anyone work while on chemo? I'll be on cyclophosphamide with adriamycin for 4 doses every two weeks, then taxol for 4 doses. My work is one hour commute. My 12 week FML will be up in May.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I've only had 1 of my 8 treatments and I have been able to work so far. I too will have them every two weeks. I hope others reply, because I would also like to know if working the entire time is possible.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I've only had 1 of my 8 treatments and I have been able to work so far. I too will have them every two weeks. I hope others reply, because I would also like to know if working the entire time is possible.
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How long can breast cancer go untreated?
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anonymous
Stage 2A Patient
I was told it depended on the grade and weather you are Her2 positive.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Thank you both! I have type 2A
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