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TCHP Chemo Regimen
The TCHP Regimen is made up of four different chemotherapy drugs. Each of these chemo drugs targets cancer cells and or slows down the grow
Survivingbreastcancer.org
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Understanding Aromatase Inhibitors in Breast Cancer
Aromatase is an enzyme that contributes to the production of estrogen. These cells are located in the adrenal glands, ovaries, placenta, tes
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Perjeta and Herceptin
Perjeta, whose chemical name is Pertuzumab, and chemotherapy after surgery has taken place in order to prevent the recurrence of HER2 positi
Survivingbreastcancer.org
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The Port and Losing My Hair
So many updates to share! Everything about cancer is new to me. There is so much about my body that I know nothing about. Nor do I...
Survivingbreastcancer.org
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AC Chemo
Intravenous Chemo Round 3 of 16 (AC) with AC Chemo (adriamycin and cytoxan).
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Adriamycin and Cytoxan
Side effects of AC
Hairloss , Starting to loose my eye lashes, you can really tell when I blink! Neuropathy / numbness/ tingling in the fin
Survivingbreastcancer.org
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Why Some Survivors Still Need More Chemo
Side effects after round 1 of Xeloda (Capecitabine).
Survivingbreastcancer.org
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Side Effects of Perjeta
There are several side effects of Perjeta (pertumuzab) including heart concerns, rash, tingling in the hands and feet also known as neuropat
Survivingbreastcancer.org
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Oncotype DX Recurrence Score
The Oncotype DX is a genomic test that analysis the behavior of 21 genes and, through an algorithm, predicts the likelihood of how effective
Survivingbreastcancer.org
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Pertuzumab, Trastuzumab, and Docetaxel: A Common Language
When Pertuzumab, Trastuzumab, Docetaxel are part of our Common Language, we know we have found our tribe of breast cancer survivors.
Survivingbreastcancer.org
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Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
By Caitlin Edmunds, Contributing Editor Cancer sucks and there's no denying it. It took a lot from me... it took my energy, my attention...
Survivingbreastcancer.org
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New Options for Advanced Cancer Patients
New options for advanced cancer patients, a must read! Personalized Cancer Treatment Strategies 101. We all know that the standard of care
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