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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.
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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. -
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.
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Has anyone had a mammaprint low risk score and not done chemo?
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What are the chances of breast cancer coming back after chemo?
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I am a one year survivor this month. I started out stage 1 and ended up stage4 because a "tiny" spot was found on my sternum, which is now gone due to radiation. What I don't completely understand is why didn't I have chemo?
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anonymous
Family Member or Loved One
That is a good question for your treating physician. Every situation is different, and therefore should be treated differently. I went to a conference earlier this year and the doctor on the panel suggested that it is almost impossible to even measure treatment data in regards to cancer. He...
1 comment 5That is a good question for your treating physician. Every situation is different, and therefore should be treated differently. I went to a conference earlier this year and the doctor on the panel suggested that it is almost impossible to even measure treatment data in regards to cancer. He said we should record data in narrative form when talking about cancer, instead of numbers and facts. This is because cancer is a disease of abnormality in an individual. That abnormality can manifest itself in a number of different ways, and therefore, it requires a unique and individual approach to its treatment. I know this is a long answer, but I hope it helps you open up a dialogue with you and your doctor. They can probably better explain why your treatment journey was different and address your concerns about chemo. I really hope this helps!
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Does exercise help when you are undergoing chemotherapy?
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anonymous
Family Member or Loved One
Exercising while undergoing chemotherapy can be beneficial both psychologically and physically. Light and stimulating exercise can help to reduce fatigue and the risk of thrombosis (blood clotting in the veins). It can also keep the bones strong and healthy and reduce the risk of weight gain...
Comment 3Exercising while undergoing chemotherapy can be beneficial both psychologically and physically. Light and stimulating exercise can help to reduce fatigue and the risk of thrombosis (blood clotting in the veins). It can also keep the bones strong and healthy and reduce the risk of weight gain related to chemotherapy. A walk or gentle run has also been known to help with mild nausea. Additionally, exercise can increase your sense of self-empowerment and improve social integration.
You need to remember that your ability to perform strenuous exercise may be impaired, so you need to develop a light exercise routine and find a balance that is most beneficial to you.
Hope this helps!
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I found a "yoga for breast cancer" class at my local Cancer Care Center. Free class, usually just a few women, really helpful. That and walking, even just a few blocks, I have noticed a difference between doing and not doing. Very hard for me to get motivated though!
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If the chemotherapy you are doing is making you really sick is it worth it to continue?
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anonymous
Stage 3A Patient
Absolutely!!!!
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anonymous
Stage 3C Patient
thanks to a horrible 6 month chemo treatment ( I even ended up in hospital twice) my 1 tumor was GONE, my largest tumor shrank greatly, and the tumor on my lymph node shrank too. So, I say YES it is worth it. Chemo is rough, but was well worth it for me. It made my mastectomy easier and...
Comment 0thanks to a horrible 6 month chemo treatment ( I even ended up in hospital twice) my 1 tumor was GONE, my largest tumor shrank greatly, and the tumor on my lymph node shrank too. So, I say YES it is worth it. Chemo is rough, but was well worth it for me. It made my mastectomy easier and shortened my radiation from 35 treatments to 28 treatments due to the tumor shrinkage.
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I've lost the majority of my hair, but my eyebrows are still somewhat intact. When will they start disappearing?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2009
Everyone is different. Some women never loose there eyelashes and brows. I went through my whole treatment with them. Then when my hair started to grow back I noticed they were gone. I don't even really know when it happend. LOL
I guess with no hair I didn't notice no brows and i had bushy...
Comment 3Everyone is different. Some women never loose there eyelashes and brows. I went through my whole treatment with them. Then when my hair started to grow back I noticed they were gone. I don't even really know when it happend. LOL
I guess with no hair I didn't notice no brows and i had bushy brows.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2011
Oh and I make it look like u have lashes, I was taught by a make up artist to put eye liner on the top lid under where lashes were (80s style) and by blinking normally, it went on bottom lid and it really made a difference! I was skeptical at first, but pleasantly surprised
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Finished chemo, surgery and radiation. I'm having lots of problems with my expanders on the side I was radiated. Is this normal?
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What steps can I take prior to chemotherapy to minimize the side effects?
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anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
Hi Corinne. There are several things you can do that will help prepare you for chemo. I began my chemo treatment in May and it was scary not knowing what to expect. I found so much helpful info and advice on the website breastcancer.org. After getting to the site go to the discussion boards,...
Comment 2Hi Corinne. There are several things you can do that will help prepare you for chemo. I began my chemo treatment in May and it was scary not knowing what to expect. I found so much helpful info and advice on the website breastcancer.org. After getting to the site go to the discussion boards, then on to the topic "chemotherapy, before, during, and after". There is a wealth of info that helped me so much. It's such a wonderful site with info from women that have been through everything we're going through right now. Thinking of you and wishing you all the best in your journey.
Diana. :)
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Wow! Two entirely different perspectives! But thanx for the input just the same! And thanx for the support too.
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My mommy starts chemo August 9 - I'm guessing this is the hard part that's coming but we are being strong for her .... Any advice?
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anonymous
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- First of all, I know people care about us and they just want to be there, be helpful, and simpathyze with what we are going through. But, please, please, please, do not tell us you understand what we are feeling if you never had to go through cancer surgeries, treatments, etc. Believe me, YOU...
2 comments 6- First of all, I know people care about us and they just want to be there, be helpful, and simpathyze with what we are going through. But, please, please, please, do not tell us you understand what we are feeling if you never had to go through cancer surgeries, treatments, etc. Believe me, YOU DO NOT KNOW what we are feeling!
- I respect all the religions, and I do not try to impose my believes on anyone. So, please, do not bring your religion to me. You can pray for me. And, please, do it! It means you care about me! And I would love to know you are doing it! But DO NOT tell me “God (does not matter which one!) does not give you more than you can handle” – so it means that if I can not handle this God is joking with me? And what about all the people who died from the same thing, it was God’s mistake? Ops, I am sorry, that is it???
- We need friends around to help us and to keep us from feeling alone. But must be the kind of friend that will not feel bad if we do not walk them to the door, or we just fall sleep – it is good to take a nap knowing a good friend is watching over us! Loneliness is a huge bad monster after us when we are sick.
- We need people who understand if we fall apart it is because this is freaking scary, painful, and our hormones are a big mess – we do not need anyone telling us things are going to be all right, because we know that! We just need a shoulder for a good cry!
- Light movies! Does not matter if it is a comedy, drama, romance, action, they need to be light with happy endings – watch out not to get movies where somebody has cancer: WE DO NOT WANT TO KNOW ABOUT ANY OTHER CANCER! THE CANCER WE HAVE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW, for us! Also they need to be light because we probably will fall sleep, or could not concentrate (chemo brain!).
- Fun, light and entertaining books – but watch out, looks like taking our boobs out has a deep relation with our ability to concentrate in a long story (chemo brain again!)! Short story books are better.
- Cute little gifts. Cute comfortable socks, soft blanket, a soft light (not heavy) pillow so we can hug to sleep – the position is pretty uncomfortable.
- Our favorite smoothie, coffee, cake, sandwich, chocolate…. Treats! Treats! Treats! We do not need to eat healthy while in chemo, we just need to eat, what is really hard to do! So, if we ask you for junk food, give it to us!
- Really important is not to hear from anyone: “your cancer”. It is NOT our cancer, it is NOT my cancer! We did not buy it. We did not chose it! We did not put it there! It is an ALIEN that invaded our body!
- REALLY IMPORTANT: do not tell us about a tea, herbs, supplements, alternative medicine, graviola leaf tea, green tea
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
She will be very tired and very sensitive to any smells so please don't wear cologne or cook any thing with strong odors. That was the hardest for me was the odors. Praying for you and your family!
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