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Side effects of treatment
Discuss with others your experiences of symptom management. Remember to always consult your doctors and nurses about specific concerns.
Libido?
- By ctaffel · New reply 6:53 pm
- 9 replies
- I don't know about you but I am 43 and I went from a happy, full of life, sexual person to feeling like an it. My poor partner is being so good but I don't have any sexual desire at all. Nothing does ...
peripheral neuropathy
- By lovemnms · New reply 6:26 pm
- 27 replies
- Hello! I had surgery for stage 3 ovarian c. in May of 2008. In July 2008 I started treatments and went through 8 rounds of Carboplatin/Taxotere chemo. My last treatment was Dec. 2008. I seem to be doing ...
Probiotics?
- By jeaniet · New reply 4:46 pm
- 5 replies
- I have seen some of you mention taking probiotics. Is there any particular brand that is better? Is it ok with chemo? thanks jeanie ...
Hair Regrowth
- By Cactacat · New reply 1:06 pm
- 6 replies
- I know there's been a lot of discussion here lately about regrowing hair after the end of treatments, but I can't seem to find it right now. So, my question -- how long before you begin noticing any significant ...
IP taxol and Cisplatin side effects
- By Gailssister · New reply yesterday at 4:09 pm
- 5 replies
- My sister just completed her first chemo cycle for stage III. Day one was IV taxol, day 2 was IP cisplatin and day 8 was IP taxol. She has some diarrhea and stomach cramps with bad gas pains too. Any ...
Hot flashes long after menopause
- By quacker · New reply yesterday at 10:01 am
- 12 replies
- I've just finished my third course of chemo (carbo and Gemzar) and for the past 6 months have started with hot flashes again. I'm 20 years post menopause, and 15 years symptom free. My GYN/oncologist ...
Elevated Liver funtion tests---Avastin? Carbo? Gemzar?
- By jeaniet · New reply November 5, 2009
- 8 replies
- Ladies.....I am on Carbo/Gemzar/Avastin. Going into round 3 next week. My liver has been inflamed since I started these 3 drugs. Oncologist doesn't seem to know why. Any of you (especially on Avastin ...
Problems with excess hair?
- By Amethystmd2559 · New reply November 1, 2009
- 41 replies
- Since I am through with my chemo, my hair is trying to grow back, and that is all good. Even my eyelashes, are coming back with more than before and lots thicker. But so are my eyebrows and some facial ...
avastin and hypertension
- By sbender3 · New reply October 30, 2009
- 53 replies
- i have been on acastin since september 2, 2009. i have had 3 treatments, and am scheduled for the 4th weds this week. i went to my alternate doc last week, and had him test my blood pressure, i felt like ...
"De-plumping" of "it" - vaginal area
- By mawmaw4 · New reply October 26, 2009
- 39 replies
- I think I may have said this before but here goes. I was totally unprepared of the effects of a total hysterectomy with the, what I call it, de-plumping of the vaginal lips etc. I mentioned this to the ...
Anyone know anything about digestive problems & ovarian cancer?
- By Erin_Pet · New reply October 26, 2009
- 3 replies
- My mom was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, stage 3b, in June of 2008. She went through chemo, was doing great. Then in April of 2009, she was rushed to the ER with a foot of dead bowel that had to be operated ...
Retina bleed
- By Dot · New reply October 22, 2009
- 4 replies
- Has anyone had a retina bleed in conjunction with chemo? I think my bleed is unrelated to chemo, but I'd really like to know if you've had this. Thanks! Joan ...
Fibromyralgia
- By PUPPYMOMMY · New reply October 20, 2009
- 16 replies
- I have a friend who has fibromyralgia, her symptoms are very similar to the long term effects of chemo. Has anyone else noticed this ...
Neuropathy
- By PeacefulZen · New reply October 20, 2009
- 24 replies
- Surgery July 7, 2008, 6 rounds of chemo, finished November 26. Neuropathy in feet very painful. I feel I made it through the surgery with a tumor the size of a cantalope and stuck to all my internal organs ...
Gemzar - Carbo
- By yolie · New reply October 17, 2009
- 1 reply
- I started Gemzar 5 days ago; they plan on giving me Gemzar and Carbo on day 7 and then off for 15 days. Prior to this I was on low does Taxol weekly. I also have 2 external neproscopys because I tend ...
Doxil Rash
- By rldrennan · New reply October 14, 2009
- 9 replies
- I am platium resistant and started a clinical trial with Doxil and EC145. I've had 3 infusions of Doxil and about a week or so ago I started to get a terrible rash/burn. It looks like the worst sunburn ...
Cold Sores - after chemo ?
- By Shelter · New reply October 13, 2009
- 9 replies
- Just wondering if anyone else has experienced some of the sideeffects I ahve been since my last chemo YAY 5 months ago!!!! I spent 5 months in chemo & now 5 months out and well....... Im not where I ws ...
'Funky' upper arms
- By 3h · New reply October 12, 2009
- 1 reply
- I finished chemo almost 18 months ago, and over the past year, I have noticed that my upper arms feels like the muscles have shortened. When I touch my toes and let my arms hang down, it's painful and ...
Itchy skin, related to chemo?
- By NotDyingToday · New reply October 12, 2009
- 12 replies
- I have been experiencing INTENSE itching, particularly on my upper arms. My chemo nurse thinks this may actually be a form of neuropathy because my skin also feels "hot" at times. Anyone else have similar ...
How to battle acid reflux? And what are the best foods to eat right now?
- By Ohno2009 · New reply October 10, 2009
- 22 replies
- Does anyone know what is the best over the counter medication for acid reflux? My wife is having a very hard time, we called the Doctors office and the nurses said that it is a side effect of the chemotherapy ...
