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Re: First chemo treatment
I developed some unusual acne after chemo but it was manageable and more of a cosmetic issue for me (but it was still disturbing so I totally understand your concern). My scalp hurt a lot prior to my hair coming out. It REALLY hurt. Both symptoms disappeared by the end of my 4 TCH treatments.
Are you getting Nuelasta shots after each treatment? This is supposed to help restore the WBC count.
I hope you are able to get some rest. I took about 4 days off from work after each treatment which helped.
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- Age 54 at dx (April '13) Stage 2b, grade 3
- ER+ PR+ HER+, 9 cm tumor one breast and <0.5 cm in sentinal node
- BRCA1 and 2 negative
- Neoadjuvant TCH chemo started 5-15-13 (4 rounds, 3 weeks apart)
- Unilateral Mx w/expander 8-22-13 (right side)
- 5/5 nodes Neg
- clear margins but close. Tumor at removal down to 2.2 cm.
- Radiation 6 wks starting 10-17-13.
- Herceptin every 3 weeks until 4-23-14
- DIEP/Mastopexy 10-8-14, U of WA
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