Diagnosed in Late December Er+ Her- IDC with micropapillary characteristics. Mastectomy Feb, chemo EC x 3 Docetaxol x3 finished 21st June. Started radiotherapy (3 sessions of 15 so far) About 2 weeks after last chemo (which completely wiped me out) I started getting muscle pains, as if I’d done a mammoth gym session cramps and weakness. I have barely been able to walk, but have pushed through but still struggling with aches and wheezing/breathlessness on exertion (had some pneumonitis with Dox -prescribed salbutamol)
Just want to check if this is normal and just down to residual chemotherapy? I’m drinking lots of water and trying to do some exercise each day but it’s hard.
Hi jooliepie30
Thank you for posting.
It sounds like you have had a difficult time since finishing your chemotherapy.
It is not unusual to experience muscle and joint pain as a side effect of docetaxel, however as you are also experiencing breathlessness and wheezing it is important to be assessed as soon as possible. Shortness of breath can have many causes so do contact your breast care nurse, GP or treatment team to explain your breathing symptoms and that the pain you are experiencing is having a significant impact on your quality of life. They can review you thoroughly and advise you if any further investigations or treatments are required.
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