bccage

I had the same, called doctor...he suggested tonic water..I now drink 8 oz of tonic water in AM plus eat banana...pain has stopped

I did have these type of cramps in legs....doc suggested one glass of tonic water a day, plus eating banana each day...it is helping

You asked about side effects of taxol Ive had chemo w/ taxol last summer. First two days was fine. On the 3rd day I felt some nausea. Your Dr will give you some compozene for the nausea. Which works pretty well. My hair fell out which was devastating. But it grew back quickly after the treatment was done. Hint: check out .biotin. I did experience some pain on left side and shortness of breath. Which might be related to the cancer or side effects of the chemo. I was able to continue to work. Live on my own. I got through it. You will too. Pray for God's blessing. God bless.

Praying for you and will be lifting you up Sunday.
God bless

I can't get to the entire question..ends w/t....I start Toxol in March wld be interested in yr experience...I had one mastectomy in '01 & the 2nd masectomy in'10...I did not do any reconstruction, I am in my 70's..first required no lymph node removal, 2nd removed 17..I had no problems w/arms, shoulders etc...but did do the exercises...

Hi bccage,
My name is Kelly, I attend collage and I'm writing a research paper one the side effects of Chemo and radiation. My father has been battling cancer for the past year, so I am interested in learning more about the treatment that is why Im writing the paper. I was wondering if you could fill out the following survey to help my research. Thank you for considering.

Cancer Treatment

First off I want to thank you for taking my survey, and sharing your personal experience with me and others. This survey is to compare and contrast the effects of chemotherapy and radiation on cancer patients. To make me and others aware of the pain and hard ship that cancer treatment is on the patient and on the families of the patient.

1) Circle one:
Male or Female

2) Age:________

3) Age received chemo and radiation (if different then current age):________

4) Type of cancer:_____________________

5) Length of treatment:____________

6) Side effects of treatment: (Circle all that apply)
a) Nausea
b) Vomiting
c) Loss of appetite
d)other:___________
7) Weight change(circle one): True of false
If true (circle one): Loss or Gain

8) Hair Loss: True or False
If true did the hair loss continue after treatment: Yes/No

9) Any skin Discoloration:_______________ If so what color and texture: _______________

10) Do you think hospital staffs (Doctors and Nurses) warn cancer patients of side effect efficiently? Explain.

I would love to hear your story, so if you have any other information please share your experiences.

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