Coping With Treatments & Side Effects
From chemo to radiotherapy to surgery, from a foggy brain to hair loss to itchy skin, swap tips and learn from others on finding relief from side effects
Discussion List
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New to this groupHello grateful to find this group. I just had a lumpectomy and 3 lymph nodes removed this past week… -
Extreme fatigueHi I’ve had 4 cycles of chemo and due to a problem with my breathing I have only been allowed 2 dru…
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Damaged nails due to chemoMy nails are all peeling away due to chemo. They look unsightly but also they are really rough and …
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hair loss/thinning adviceHi I have had 3 round of Chemo Plaxo/Taxal , have been using cold cap. Lost lots of hair after firs…
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After effects of chemotherapySorry in advance. Just felt like a bit of a moan. Why don't Oncologists, Doctors etc ever mention t… -
Prostate cancer and secondary bone tumor to spineMy dad is 76 and has had prostate cancer for 10 years he has been on hormone theraphy and 3 monthly…
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Stomach acid discomfort after chemo treatmentAny suggestions on how to deal with higher levels of acid discomfort? My son has tried eating banan…
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Prostate cancerHi my name is mark I am new to forums. I am 54 and was diagnosed with prostate cancer in November…
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BrachytherapyMy husband is to have brachytherapy. I’ve come on here to find similar cases so we can look at what… -
Breast cancer and LymphoedemaWe recently published a blog post documenting (some) of Maureens journey with breast cancer and lym… -
ConstipationPlease any tips or hints dealing with severe constipation. Have drunk endless amounts of water stro… -
DiarrheaHi Guys second visit to site had chemotherapy infusion three weeks ago just over then daily tablets…
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HerceptinHas anybody else had their Herceptin treatment stopped because it has affected their heart function. -
Tender scalpHi,I'm due for my 2nd Chemo next week for breast cancer. I am still holding onto my hair at the mom…
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Bowel cancerHi everyone I've recently been diagnosed with Bowel cancer. I have had surgery and I've got a stoma…
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Why chemo hair loss is about more than wig or no wigLosing our hair can be like losing part of who we are and more. How to cope with chemo hair loss? … -
Anyone have any experience using Noscapine?Hi Everyone, Is anyone on this forum familiar with using Noscapine as a breast cancer treatment? I …
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Prostate planning sessionHi . I have prostate cancer and have elected for radiotherapy. My planning session is one week awa… -
Top Tips for getting through treatment...do you have one to share?Hi everyone, I have been thinking, lately that we have several new (ish) members who have joined o… -
Bladder Cancer and BCG Treatment side effectsIn May this year (2019) I was diagnosed with bladder cancer, I have had 3 TURBT procedures since th…
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Can't sleepHi all, this is my first post on here. Looking forward to getting to know you all. Last night I had… -
Cancer surveillanceHello, dear friends! My question is what kind of surveillance you have for your cancer recurrence …
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Still tiredHi guys, i was diagnosed with breast cancer January 2012, had all the ops, chemo and rads, finally…
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I need information on Merkel Cell CarcinomaI was recently diagnosed with Merkel Cell Carcinoma, had the tumor removed and am about to start 25…
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Itchy skinHi all I had a double mastectomy and immediate reconstruction in Feb 2016 followed by lymph node c… -
Acute Myeloid LeukaemiaHello, just wondered whether anyone here has a diagnosis of AML? I was diagnosed in October.
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Side effects of Paclitaxel and how to deal with themHi, I've been having Chemo for Breast Cancer which has spread to my spine, neck and lymph nodes. I'…
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What works for radiation side effects for rectal cancer?I've completed four and a half months of chemotherapy, and now have started with radiation and oral…
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