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Pulmonary Embolism
Hi all, has anyone had pulmonary embolisms post chemo? How long did the tiredness continue? I have had 3 small emboli in the week after my last AC treatment. thanks
scosue
6 days ago
chemotherapy
side-effects
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Radiation cost
Hi everyone, I'm trying to get an idea of the cost of radiation therapy in Australia for those who do not have access to Medicare. I was diagnosed last Feb 2026, ER/PR+, Her2-, BRCA2+, 2 positive L...
boysmum
11 days ago
BRCA gene
cost
finances
financial burden
radiation
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Cold caps
Ive been cold capping with AC. Kept maybe 10% of my hair. Round 4 next week. When you move to the week Paclitaxel, do you still need to cold cap then? I bring my own from home.
kitkat5
24 days ago
cold-caps
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Length of treatment 1 or 3 wks?
Hello, I had my initial appointment yesterday with my radiation oncologist and know I have to decide if I want my treatment to be over 1 week or 3 weeks? I had surgery 2 weeks ago -Early breast cance...
Blackcat1
30 days ago
radiotherapy
side-effects
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Cryotherapy gloves/socks for chemo neuropathy – anyone in Australia able to lend or sell?
Hi all, I have metastatic breast cancer and have been on Abraxane since September (about 6 months in). I’m starting to get early neuropathy in my feet. My hospital doesn’t provide any support aroun...
WoxyLady
1 month ago
abraxane
chemo side effect
chemotherapy
cryotherapy
help
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Chemo dilemma
Hi I'm struggling to get the information and support to make a decision on whether to have chemo prior to radiotherapy. Wondering if anyone has any thoughts from a similar journey or ideas of where I...
UKNurse
1 month ago
chemotherapy
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Radiotherapy creams
Hi everyone, I will be starting radiation soon and was hoping for some recommendations for creams that people have found useful. Thanks in advance
Penonce
1 month ago
radiotherapy
190Views
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5Comments
Grade 3 Oncotype Test Chemo decisions
Hi all, I’m in the challenging time of making decisions about chemo and would love to hear experiences from others journey particularly with any similar cancer. I have had lumpectomy on left breas...
Chan7
1 month ago
chemotherapy
436Views
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15Comments
Scalp cooling - tips on cap size and forehead pressure?
Hi all, I'm about to start my first of 12 x weekly paclitaxel treatments on Monday (combined with trastuzumab infusions every three weeks). I am keen to try scalp cooling to try to reduce hair loss ...
Pink-Kayak
2 months ago
chemotherapy
cold-cap
hair-loss
scalp-cooling
side-effects
105Views
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Surgery and Radiotherapy
Hi guys So, my lumpectomy is scheduled for Tuesday 31 March. Just wondering what recovery time to expect and when do they usually start radiotherapy. Im the type of person who likes to be prepared ...
Irms
2 months ago
radiotherapy
226Views
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4Comments
Flu Vaccine
It’s that time of the year with flu season coming up. I had planned to have flu shot before starting radiotherapy . I made enquiries with breast care nurse if I should go ahead and get vaccine. My in...
Kabaz
2 months ago
radiotherapy
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Interoperative Radiation Therapy
Hello Everyone, I have just received my 2nd breast cancer diagnosis (in 2 years 🤔) And am scheduled for a lumpectomey mid march. This time around I am apparently a good canditate for IORT, which ...
TaraJ
3 months ago
radiation
150Views
0likes
2Comments
Starting radiation
Hello all, I will be starting radiation tomorrow. I had a complete pathological response after 6 months of chemo and a double mastectomy with complete axillary node removal and DIEP recon. But since ...
M0nP
3 months ago
mastectomy
radiation
side-effects
391Views
2likes
11Comments
Anyone had TC chemo?
Hi, I am likely going to start chemo possibly next week. It’s will be TC for three months. I am very worried about it of course. I would like very much to reduce my risk of peripheral neuropathy and ...
Newwingstoo
3 months ago
chemotherapy
298Views
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5Comments
Radiation, driving and fatigue
I was hoping to hear about any experiences of driving and fatigue while undergoing radiation. I've been told to be aware of fatigue. The radiation oncologist and nurses have raised concerns and eyeb...
Moomincorn
3 months ago
Fatigue
radiation
radiotherapy
side-effects
387Views
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12Comments
Radiation Side Effects Broken Skin Tips?
Hi everyone. I am on day 8 of post radiation and the skin in my under breast and just below breast in the crease has peeled and is basically red raw. Is truly distressing and awful. I have large brea...
kittykatster
4 months ago
radiotherapy
side effects
140Views
0likes
2Comments
Starting Radiation
Hi All, Tomorrow I will starting my first of 15 rounds of Radiation. What recommendations for creams post treatmen for skin burn. I was given samples of QV cream and LaRoche-Posay Lipikar baume and ...
melbgirl74
4 months ago
radiation
side-effects
548Views
1like
9Comments
Radiotherapy and exercise
Hello everyone - After a DCIS diagnosis and lumpectomy with a re-excision I now have clear margins and, although I could have refused radiotherapy, I have opted in as it is still standard treatment...
CattyB
5 months ago
radiation
radiotherapy
side-effects
644Views
3likes
17Comments
Taxol side effects
Hi all, I’m starting paclitaxel chemotherapy this week (once a week for 6 weeks). I’m wanting some insight into how I might feel. It’s a busy time of year and I’m a single mum. We have dance conce...
Annabannana
5 months ago
chemotherapy
side-effects
313Views
1like
7Comments
Scalp Cooling - long curly hair
Hi all, I started TC (docataxel/ cyclophosphamide) two weeks ago and had the scalp cooling PAXMAN. My hair is naturally curly and long, just past the shoulders. On day 15 post first chemo half of ...
Robynredbreast
5 months ago
cold-cap
PAXMAN
337Views
0likes
10Comments

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