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I have these bruises all over my arms and legs and someone actually commented that I looked like I had been in a boxing tournament! My oncologist says it's from the Kadcyla chemo. Does this ever stop or does anyone know how to get rid of bruises faster?? I can't be wearing long sleeves when the temperature outside is in the 90s!! Any advice???

August 14, 2016
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A MyBCTeam Member

@A MyBCTeam Member - I read in another post you are taking curcumin for joint pain caused by inflammation. Curcumin is a blood thinner. It could be causing the excessive bruising. I don't know if my other post popped in for you yet. Sometimes it takes a while. But I stopped taking it as I found out that my Ibrance warns against taking medications such as aspirin or other drugs that thin the blood.

August 24, 2016
A MyBCTeam Member

I also bruise very easy even 22 years later

August 18, 2016
A MyBCTeam Member

@A MyBCTeam Member - Good grief, that thin blood. I would definitely get some advise on what a good dose for your already thin blood is. If the chemo is thinning it too you are getting a double whammy outside of what you have naturally. Having thin blood can cause trouble. I am sure you are already aware. Stay the course that is advised by your doc. Best wishes.

August 25, 2016
A MyBCTeam Member

If people look at you weird just tell them you should see the other guy 😂😱. Hang in there🙅🏼🙏

August 20, 2016
A MyBCTeam Member

Each of our body react differently to the medicine we need to stay alive. I like living and helping if I can. I hope to have something to share with all of you real soon. Blessings to all of my warriors.

August 18, 2016

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