Hi - quick resume, diagnosed triple positive in Oct 2023, had chemo x 6, then lumpectomy and axillary clearance in April, radiotherapy x 5 in June. Now on anastrazole daily and Kadcyla every 3 weeks. Just had my 4th Kadcyla - I feel OK but as soon as I try to think about doing anything out of my normal day to day activities, even a 3 hour car drive to see my new grandbaby, i start to feel very sick and anxious. Is this just fatigue or is anxiety another side effect?
HI debris23,
Thanks for posting.
It sounds a difficult time.
Nearly everyone who is having treatment for breast cancer can develop both fatigue and anxiety. As you mention that you feel sick and anxious at the thought of certain activities it sound as if anxiety could be the cause. You are not alone in feeling this way. Our information about coping with breast cancer emotionally might help
Many people are surprised at how emotional they feel when their main treatment finishes. Adapting to life after treatment can be difficult and often the need for information and support continues.
Although you are still on Kadcyla, you may be interested in our resources that are particularly for those who have come to the end of their main hospital treatment. These are known as our Moving forward services and include our Moving Forward book and Moving Forward courses.
Someone Like Me may also be of interest.
You can also talk to your breast care nurse, treatment team or GP about how you are feeling so they can support you.
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Jane
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