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Rona
2 years agoMember
Struggling through Chemo
Hi all, My nurse has just introduced me to this group. I’m hoping to connect and share my story and hopefully somehow feel better. After being diagnosed and a short time later having a mastectomy a...
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GorgyS
2 years agoMember
Hi Rona and Katie46. Thanks for sharing your experience. I had my second chemo session (AC) today, and it went really well, as I had a PICC catheter inserted yesterday. The anti-nausea medication is helping me a lot. My appetite is really good, and I'm trying to eat 'healthy.' However, I am worried about gaining too much weight. The nurse reassured me that it's okay; they don't want to see cancer patients losing weight. My hair started falling out on the 13th day since the first AC. My husband cut it short using a number 2 clipper. Honestly, it's not a big deal, or perhaps I'm more accepting because of my age. And also, no drama with styling my hair. I borrowed a great short good quality wig from the Wig Library. Just put on and go. Cotton beanies are for the house. I will keep you updated if any side effects come in the next few days. Please share your experiences with Paclitaxel as I am going in that direction too.
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