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Sore Muscles
Did anyone else notice during chemo they seemed to have tired muscles. Admittedly I didn’t exercise much at the start of the year with 3 surgeries but am normally very active. Have started to get back into my running and have noticed that my leg muscles just seem to be very tired and not as strong. Wondering if anyone else…
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Herceptin side effects or brain mets ? Freaking out.
Any one have these side effects . Lately I've had sinus pain just dull. Occasional stabs in temples sore scalp and only once a neck click and pain stab behind eye and a funny feeling like an itchy crawl on crown of scalp . Apart from that I feel fabulous . Feel super charged... but doctor Google has for me to tell it…
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Online Q&A on impact of breast cancer and treatment on sexual health: Tuesday 10th April@ 6.30pm EST
Online Q&A on impact of breast cancer and treatment on sexual health: We are pleased to announce that our online Q&A on sexual health is finally happening this Tuesday 10th April at 6.30 pm. Janine Porter-Steele, a breast care nurse and manager of the Wesley Hospital Choices Program and women’s wellness programs in…
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Erubilin side effects
How does side effects of Erubilin compare to other chemotherapy treatments?? Soecifically Can anyone compare Erubilin side effects to Gemcitabine/ Nab-paclitaxol side effects???
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Chemo Impact & required support
Hi Ladies, My Mum will soon be undergoing 4months of Medium Chemo, followed by 5 weeks of Radiation, then 5-10yrs of oral medication. Firstly I'm worried how unwell she will become with the Chemo & how much support she will likely need. Then how tired she will be with the Radiation? She has a partner, who's health isn't…
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Eyebrows and eyelashes
Hi everyone. On a more lighthearted subject, I just wanted to share something with everyone who may have lost their eyebrows through chemo. I was looking a little weird without eyebrows and a friend got me on to this great product called Fab Brows. Had to order it from NZ but I am glad I did as the results are great. I'll…
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Avoiding sick people
I am one week post chemo, radiation starts in two weeks. Our family Easter gathering is today but I’ve just found out my nephew is going to be there and he is recovering from the flu. Should I stay away?