The BBC has released an article claiming that an extract in the bright yellow curry spice turmeric can kill cancer cells. The yellow pigment of turmeric, which is called curcumin is thought to be the primary pharmacological agent in turmeric. Curcumin helps the body destroy mutated cancer cells, so they can’t spread through the body.
Studies have linked the [...]
52 days ago I thought today would never get here. I had already been through so much, a cancer diagnoses, lumpectomy and chemotherapy. My next course of treatment was 38 sessions of radiation. I was scheduled to go Monday through Friday at 7:48am. My insurance is through Kaiser and the location of their treatment center [...]
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in January, 2009. I have been tracking my side effects from chemo and posting them to help others that are in the same position as me. The unknown is very scary and so is cancer and chemo. Hopefully reading about my experience will make it less scary.
Treatment #1
Day 1: Full of [...]
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I started my first of four cycles of chemotherapy using the drugs Taxotere and Cytoxan on March 20, 2009. I have been keeping track of the side effects on a daily basis and posting it at the end of each cycle on hopes that it will help others. Please keep in mind that your side [...]
I have created a forum for discussion of Breast Cancer. Anyone having any questions about treatment or who just want to talk about what they are going through can join this forum.
Together, we can beat Breast Cancer!
Before you start chemo treatment for breast cancer I would recommend purchasing the following items:
1. Water – Be sure to drink a lot of water the day before, of and after your treatment. For my first 2 treatments I made a point to drink a gallon a day and my side effects were minimal. [...]
I have finished my 2nd cycle of chemotherapy for breast cancer. The chemo drugs I was given were Taxotere and Cytoxan. You can see my side effects from the first cycle here. This time I started a day early because my blood tests came back so well (and my doctor had they do off when I was originally suppose to give blood).
I started chemo treatment for breast cancer on March 20, 2009. The chemo drugs they gave me were Taxotere and Cytoxan. You can read about my first day here. This treatment is done once every three weeks. I have documented the side effects from each day for your reference. If you are undecided about whether or [...]
It was one week ago today that I had my first chemo treatment of Cytoxan and Taxotere. I must say that this week has been a lot easier than I expected it to be. I have not had many side effects this week. As of today I feel normal. I am sure this must be dangerous [...]
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