Genomic Testing?
Hi, this is my first time posting. I was diagnosed 17 October and have had a nipple sparing double mastectomy (left breast had tumors) followed by auxiliary lymph node clearance 3 nodes had cancer. Ch...
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The biggest advice I would give to anyone starting chemo @Caccal is don't suffer in silence. You will probably get sent home with some steroidal drugs and some Maxalon for nausea. If the drugs aren't controlling the nausea, ring your clinic and ask for something better. I struggled through a whole weekend the first time - I couldn't sit up and I couldn't lay down - absolute and utter misery. I didn't realise that I could have rung up on the Saturday morning and got better drugs. I ended up on Ativan and Somac which controlled the nausea and reflux (and helped me sleep through the first couple of days each time) but went through until Monday afternoon before I got them. So, ask what number to ring (including after hours) if the drugs you're given to take home don't cut it. And being prepared, you'll probably be fine.