Constipation
most of the threads I can find about constipation are quite old so thought I would start a new one . Having just spent a very uncomfortable Friday / night at home, followed by fun Saturday in emergency, and a Saturday night in the short stay unit with the worst constipation ever am looking for some tips advice on how others have managed this going forward Generally I am a good popper , once a day (give or take) and have a faulty good diet. But this round of chemo that went in Monday had upset my whole system So love to hear how others have coped what food to eat / not to eat , drink , drugs etc
Hot flashes and itchy skin!
Hello everyone, I finished my AC a few weeks ago, and will start Taxol this week for 12 weeks. The AC has plunged me into menopause (I was nearly there already). I just cannot regulate my body temperature - I am mostly hot all the time, but sometimes fluctuate between roasting and freezing, and my skin and eyebrows (the only hair I have left) are super itchy! I suspect this is all hormone related. This has been going for weeks. Has anyone else experienced the same, and does it start to settle after awhile? Any helpful tips? :smile:
Vitamin B for peripheral neuropathy?
Hi there, I am Sharon and would really appreciate if anyone has any recommendations with regards to taking a vitamin B supplement for peripheral neuropathy! I finished 18 weeks of Paclitaxel in February 2020 and am continuing with 3 weekly Herceptin and pertuzamab, and daily Letrozole. The neuropathy has not improved since I finished the Paclitaxel. I wondered if anyone has taken vitamin B and found at least some relief? Any brands that you can recommend? Thank you in advance. Regards Sharon
Docetaxel side effects
My next 4 chemos are docetaxel. Its side effects are really scaring me. Has anyone else had it and how bad was it? Does it make you loose hair as I have been doing the cold cap and dont want to waste all that time and stress. Also I've heard it can cause neuropathy, and some use ice to stop it. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Ican see me sitting there with a cold cap , and hands and feet in ice!😲👣🖐😨
Paclitaxel Delayed
I was supposed to have my 9th paclitaxel this morning but was cancelled because I have had significant increase in numbness in my hands and some pain in my thumb over the past week,(even after onc reduced last weeks dose by 10%) My feet seem fine at the moment. My regular onc was on leave so the one on duty made that decision and said that they will see how I am next week and decide what is next. I am quite disappointed as I was getting towards the end of the chemo and want to get it over and done with. On the other hand I didn’t want to say everything was ok as I had read on a few threads here of the lasting damage PN can do. Has anyone had a similar experience?
Chemo 1st one down what a ride
Hi all, I had my first chemo and wow the side effects, the headaches, back pain constipation, mouth ulcers and on it goes . Ended up in hospital for 8 days, and what an awful 8 days, just home yesterday, and next treatment is the 1st April, just hoping for a different outcome, but will keep you posted.
Menopausal Symptoms
Well I'm coming to the end of my chemotherapy treatment- wasn't as bad as I had anticipated. First I had four rounds of AC followed by 12 weekly doses of TCH (I'm double negative, HER2 positive) and there has been a massive reduction in the tumour and my lymph nodes look pretty clear now too! Yay! I'll be on the Herceptin for a year though. I just wanted to ask a question regarding menopausal symptoms for anyone who's been through them: I am getting hot flashes constantly, like every 1/2 hour to hour. My head gets covered in sweat, I throw everything off, and then a few minutes later I'm cold again and put everything back on. Driving my family crazy turning the a/c on and off all the time lol!! But- here's the weird thing, I've been getting period type cramps, like ovary and uterus pain, and I want to know, is this part of menopause or are my periods getting ready to come back? They've been gone for a few months now but the cramps are intensifying. Also my hair is growing back, it started coming back when I switched from AC to Pacilotaxen. And my surgery is going ahead but they're not doing much in the way of reconstructions because that's not considered "essential" :9 I had been hoping for a double breast reduction and now they're saying they can only do the one breast. And if I have to have a full mastectomy there's no reconstructions on the cards! Anyway thanks if you're reading this, love to all during this scary time! Kylie
Anxiety and neuropathy
I have developed neuropathy in my feet post chemo with burning and pain in my calves and bubbling sensations in my feet. This is making me really anxious and I've been having trouble calming myself down. I've recently moved interstate to be with my immediate family after going through surgery and chemo on my own. I am waiting to see the radiology oncologist to discuss treatment but am thinking of getting anxiety medication in the short term to help me through this difficult period. Has anyone else gone through a similar thing?Thank you
Hi to all! Of late I have found myself in a tangle with users of the forum that have an angry ant attitude. I get it totally that the diagnosis that is given is totally unexpected and hard to take and need to hit out but there's a right and wrong way to go about it. It is totally unfair and I have become a little tired and jaded by it all and feel I need to bow out for awhile. Thank you to all that have supported me and I know I have tried to impart knowledge and sensibility to others in return. On a positive note I have just been through my review with the Breast Surgeon and gone back onto annual reviews after my recent hiccup so I am over the moon about that. I just need the Oncology part of it all to settle, both medical and gynaecology and I will be more than pleased. Take care and please support where you can and if you're unhappy with something said then think about it before responding as we are all vulnerable at varying times and support BCNA with advocacy where you can bye
