Seeking advice for my upcoming chemotherapy journey

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YD

Community Member

a year ago

Hi everyone. I’m new here and newly diagnosed. I have one stage 0 and one stage 1 invasive ductile carcinoma on my right breast. Both are level III 8/9 aggressiveness and hormone positive HER2 negative. I also have a stage 0 ductile carcinoma in situ on the L breast. I start aggressive chemo soon, and I’m very scared about that. Getting my chemo port put in 8/8. I’m gathering hints for things others brought with them to treatment, or things that helped once at home. Share with me what worked for you please.

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Welcome to this supportive community - many members here understand the anxiety that comes with starting treatment and are always willing to share what helped them through their journey. Common suggestions from the community include bringing comfortable items like soft blankets, entertainment such as books or tablets, snacks if allowed, and lip balm or lotion for comfort during sessions, while at-home tips often focus on staying hydrated, having easy-to-prepare meals ready, and creating a comfortable recovery space.

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DA

Community Member

6 months ago

Hi I’m using ice gloves and socks for Taxol if you are undergoing that. If they have blankets to help you feel cozy even better. I just go to sleep.

WM

Community Member

6 months ago

Hi 👋 I just finished my last round of chemo treatment. I used ice bath for my toes and fingers( very uncomfortable). They have warm blankets for you and if you can get the chair with the heated seat. Praying everything goes well 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

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MB

Community Member

6 months ago

Hi Yvonne, Stay as hydrated as possible. I did 12 weeks of taxol, it wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be…hoping the same for you.

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CA

Community Member

2 months ago

Welcome to this supportive community - many members here understand the anxiety that comes with starting treatment and are always willing to share what helped them through their journey. Common suggestions from the community include bringing comfortable items like soft blankets, entertainment such as books or tablets, snacks if allowed, and lip balm or lotion for comfort during sessions, while at-home tips often focus on staying hydrated, having easy-to-prepare meals ready, and creating a comfortable recovery space.

Seeking advice for my upcoming chemotherapy journey

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