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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...
Hi @GorgyS, I had some skin issues with the paclitaxel and found that sorbolene really helped, I use Redwins sorbolene which is great value, and my fussy skin loves it. I also mix in a bit of Palmers Skin Therapy Oil, I was using it on my surgery scar, and love the scent, so I started adding it to the sorbolene.
If it doesn't settle down I'm sure your oncologist will look at an alternative for you.
I've been on the lower dose abemaciclib (100mg × 2 tablets daily) for almost 4 weeks (with a few days break in the middle) and so far the lower dose is much better. I don't seem to be getting the same issues as before, other than my appetite is a bit reduced, I just have to eat smaller portions.
If it doesn't settle down I'm sure your oncologist will look at an alternative for you.
I've been on the lower dose abemaciclib (100mg × 2 tablets daily) for almost 4 weeks (with a few days break in the middle) and so far the lower dose is much better. I don't seem to be getting the same issues as before, other than my appetite is a bit reduced, I just have to eat smaller portions.