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Triple negative - newly diagnosed and looking for your experiences
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Nov 10, 2025 | Replies (24)Comment receiving replies
Thank you for your response. I really appreciate your insights. I think I
am most anxious about the chemo Therapy at the moment. Did you have to have
chemotherapy and what was it like and what did you experience as far as
side effects hair loss, etc. thank you.
Replies to "Thank you for your response. I really appreciate your insights. I think I am most anxious..."
@roxy66, given that anxiety is running high regarding chemo, I thought you might appreciate joining these discussions:
- Preparing for Chemotherapy: What are your tips?https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/preparing-for-chemotherapy/
- How do I get mentally prepared for chemotherapy?https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-do-i-get-mentally-prepared-for-chemotherapy/
What type of chemotherapy will you be getting? When will you start?
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@roxy66
I never got sick, because meds they give you.
I did get dehydrated needing iv fluids, so drink lots of water thru out treatment. Losing hair happens after first treatment 2 to 3 weeks. Just plan what you want to do when you lose your hair. It is hard to see at first , but I saved alot on hair products. It started growing back before my last treatment. You can lose hair on other parts of body, too. I lost part of eyebrows but not all and eyelashes. They came back eventually.
Everyone is different as far as reactions to chemo. They have lots of meds to give to keep you comfortable.
It is alot to go through but so worth all of it. It seems like a whirlwind of appts and information at first but it will calm down to a routine once you start on your treatment. I hope this helped. Hugs
My first regimen was called Fec the second was docetaxel,but that was canada 4 years ago.
Chemo kills fast growing cells, which includes cells in stomach and mouth. I had to watch what I ate because stomach upset.
They give you a recipe for mouth rinse to not get mouth sores. Mine was 1 top.baking soda and 1 tsp salt with 4 cups water.
They should give you a booklet with information on all aspects of treatment as well.
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