Can I manage chemo side effects if I'm allergic to oxy?
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13 hours agoI have invasive ductal carcinoma, her2positive level 3, stage 2. Masectomy 10/12, port surgery 10/30. They said port placement is no big deal- it is. I'm allergic to oxy so I felt a lot of it. Chemo- Taxol and Herception start 11/18. I'm worried. The expander that was put in for recon struction is uncomfortable and had to miss an appointment due to weather migrain.
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8 hours agoFeeling worried before starting chemo is very common, and many people with breast cancer have questions about how side effects will be managed with a medication allergy. The oncology care team can build a side effect plan around known allergies, so it helps to ask them about non-opioid options for comfort and to keep them updated on any pain or discomfort. Others in this community may be willing to share tips that helped them prepare for treatment, and this is a good place to ask questions and find support.
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