Chemotherapy and radiotherapy

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Cold cap size
I'm under going 4 rounds of AC and have used the cold cap medium size First round didn't lose any hair and had a hair cut in between rounds and lost allot of hair from my crown in the second round....
Bear1
11 hours ago
chemotherapy
hair-loss
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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
27 days ago
chemotherapy
cold-cap
hair-loss
scalp-cooling
side-effects
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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
30 days ago
cold-caps
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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
516Views
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16Comments
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
1 month ago
chemotherapy
side-effects
181Views
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6Comments
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
1 month ago
BRCA gene
cost
finances
financial burden
radiation
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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
2 months ago
radiotherapy
side-effects
267Views
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7Comments
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
2 months 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
2 months ago
chemotherapy
215Views
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2Comments
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
2 months ago
radiotherapy
231Views
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5Comments
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
4 months ago
radiotherapy
247Views
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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
4 months ago
radiotherapy
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1Comment
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
4 months ago
radiation
159Views
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
4 months ago
mastectomy
radiation
side-effects
406Views
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
5 months ago
chemotherapy
324Views
1like
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
5 months ago
Fatigue
radiation
radiotherapy
side-effects
426Views
1like
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
5 months ago
radiotherapy
side effects
154Views
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
6 months ago
radiation
side-effects
567Views
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
7 months ago
radiation
radiotherapy
side-effects
677Views
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
7 months ago
chemotherapy
side-effects
342Views
1like
7Comments

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