Q. I’ve just found out I have to have chemotherapy. The doctor said it’s AT. What does that mean, exactly?
A. AT is one of the types of chemotherapy given to women with breast cancer that’s node-positive (i.e., the cancer has spread to one or more lymph nodes). It includes two drugs: doxorubicin (Adriamycin), and Paclitaxel (Taxol) or docetaxel (Taxotere). But you don’t have to remember the names; just the initials, because anyone who needs to know will recognize what the letters...
Q. I've just found out I have to have chemotherapy. The doctor said it's AC and Taxol [or Taxotere]. What does that mean, exactly? A.... Read more »
Q. I’m having TCH chemotherapy for breast cancer. What is it?A. The chemotherapy drugs Paclitaxel (Taxol) or docetaxel (Taxotere) and... Read more »
Q. Unfortunately, I’ve just found out I need to have chemo. With no node involvement I thought I’d avoid it, but my Oncotype score is... Read more »
Breast cancer isn’t so bad – it’s the treatment that’s tough!Many of us have had that thought as we’ve made our way through... Read more »
Q. I wish it weren’t so, but I’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer that has spread to my lymph nodes, and I need to have chemotherapy.... Read more »
Researchers say that taking your feet's temperatures daily may help ward off foot problems that can lead to amputation. When foot temperatures are... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Hand-foot syndrome (HFS), or Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia (PPE), is a side effect of some types of chemotherapy and other medicines used to... Read more »
Ponytail hat photo compliments of InspiredByYou.org A little more than one year ago, I was bald – compliments of chemotherapy for breast cancer.... Read more »
Q. I definitely want to avoid lymphedema. Is there anything I can do to ward it off, or is lymphedema totally random? A. The very best thing you... Read more »
Part III: Surviving Chemotherapy The Short and Long Of It Short-term side effects will subside after the last chemo dose – your hair will grow back... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
