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I am doing a TC chemo regimen which requires 4 rounds. I had Triple Negative cancer caught early no lymp node involvement and clean margins. The tumor was aggressive but small. Due to my family history and the tumor grade my Oncologist felt it would benefit me to do the chemo. I have finished round 2 on May 9. The sides and part of the top of my hands are red and tight feeling. I have kinda the same thing happening on my feet. They are sore and slightly have a falling asleep feeling not for long it goes away.

I need suggestion for how to manage this it is very tender and uncomfortable. This happened to the bottom of my heels after the first round of Chemo but it got better and went away. This is not getting better. I am due for my 3rd infusion on 5/21. Since I have no lymph node involvement and clean margins and had a bilateral mastectomy I am wondering if all of this damage is really worth the extra benefit I would get from the remaining chemo. If it is this way after the 3rd infusion I don't know if I can do this. On a positive note my mouth ulcers were not that bad this time only to be replaced by this hand/foot stuff.

If I stop after this next round and then the cancer came back I would feel horrible that I quit. This just seems like it's getting harder and harder each time. I'm over this and just want to feel good again.
As mentioned before I know I am blessed and that this is only 4 rounds. It doesn't make it any easier though. My heart goes out to everyone who is going through this.

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I am sorry I was missing in action here before you took your next treatment. I was curious if they offered you the ice gloves and booties when you got your treatments, these are designed to help this very thing.
Because you are triple negative, I would think any benefit you could from chemo was worth taking it if you can tolerate it.
Did you talk to your doctor about this before your treatment?

Omg, I could've written your post. Exact same diagnosis. My 3rd round is May 27th and I don't know if I can handle it. I've had a rash on arms and legs that is driving me crazy! My oncologist said every infusion will result in a different reaction. What if my next infusion makes the rash worse! I know that I have to finish my 4 rounds for the bigger picture, but dam!!! I too just want to feel normal.

I thankfully do not have to do radiation. I had a bilateral mastectomy due to family history.