Roseana Sarney Starts 11th Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer, Reports Tough Week

Overview

• In Instagram posts, the 72-year-old federal deputy said she "passed a difficult week" but is recovering and building strength for the next treatment.
• She reported undergoing her 11th chemotherapy session on Monday after beginning her current treatment course in late August.
• Sarney described a strong allergic reaction with intense, persistent itching as a side effect of therapy.
• An oncologist told g1 that such itching can occur during cancer treatment and may be eased with hydration, activity, and specific medications.
• She has shaved her head during this phase of treatment and previously faced cancer in 1998 and 2002, returning to the Chamber of Deputies in 2022 with about 97,000 votes.