Hi,
I am 36 and was diagnosed with Triple negative, stage 2 breast cancer in Dec 2011. I have had a lumpectomy and had my first chemo Taxotere & Cyclo on Fri 27th Jan. About a week after I started breaking out in really bad acne on chin, upper back and even my scalp.
Has anyone else had the same?
Hi Julie,
Hopefully I'm like you and dont get them again. I'm booked in for the Look good feel better workshop on Monday so I'm looking forward to that.
Karen
Hi jjmum, I'm on the same treatment as you, have just had the 3rd of 4 treatments. I too got spots after the first treatment but you might be pleased to know that it didn't happen with the second treatment, and just a little with the third. In fact, strangely, I think my skin seems to be looking generally quite good, everyone said how dry it would get but I haven't noticed.
I do look after it more now though, lots more thorough cleansing, and if you go to a Look Good Feel Better workshop (are they offered at your hospital?) they really push looking after your skin, was a good lesson for me who previously didn't care too much.
Good luck with the rest of the treatments.
Julie
Thanks for that , will try tee tree wash.
Thanks for that , will try tee tree wash.
Hi jjmum, and welcome to the site! :) I hope you find it useful and know that there is nearly always someone around here who has been through a similar experience and can answer your questions.
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Cheers,
Daina
Hi jjmum
I used to get lots of spots as well. I think it is to do with your blood counts being low and I don't think the steroids help either (dexe). I used to use Tea Tree wash.
