Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hiya Bramley   sorry to hear you have been suffering with swollen/sore hands. hopefully that has eased for you a bit now. I’ll take your advice and take off my rings. Will also make sure I have enough painkillers in. Glad to hear you’ve not suffered with nausea though.  On a positive, you’re closer to the end of your treatment...1 down, 2 to go 👍 x ... View more

Hiya MBJ   Ive got a PICC line in now but I had 2 sessions through a cannula, so my veins are damaged from that   thanks Kelly ... View more

Evening all does anyone else have damaged veins from having chemo via cannula in hand? Been told it’s cording. Anyway, Ive just slightly knocked my arm n can’t believe how much it hurt n it swelled up and bruised straight away ! Our bodies don’t half take some beating don’t they and become so sensitive.  ... View more

Hiya Bramley   how are you feeling now after your 1st Docetaxel? X ... View more

Hiya Phet7178   could I ask what type of gloves you have bought and what are they for? I searched gel gloves in Amazon but all kinds of gloves came up. also, what are the other medication you are taking for? Is it recommended for anyone starting Docetaxel to get them? I start next week on Docetaxel and have not really been told about how to prepare for it. I’m getting worried about side effects and would like to do all I can to reduce the effects  thanks Kelly ... View more

Hiya Oots how are you finding the Docetaxel? I’m starting my 1st round of it next week and gotta day, am a bit nervous about it.  I’ve just finished 3 rounds of Ec and just about got used to those side effects thanks Kelly ... View more

Hiya Jay68   Ive had 3 sessions of EC so far. as for targeted therapies, I don’t know what they are? I have my treatment then come home with 3 days of steroids and 7 injections. Is that what you mean? Its getting worse by the day and I’m pretty much bedbound. That is the only time the pain eases, as it is triggered by movement. Ive left a message with my Consultants secretary for someone to call me for advice/support as it is worrying me now. Clearly my heart doesn’t like this treatment! thanks ... View more

This is my reason to be anxious, as I’ve heard it’s worse. Ive not had a terrible time on EC, hair loss and lethargic have been the majority of my symptoms. I was sick on my 1st cycle but they changed my medication to address that. I’ve also had a tight chest, palpitations, cording in my veins etc but they have being bearable. Im just worried that I’m going to struggle with worse symptoms x ... View more

Just had my 3rd EC and already getting anxious about my next session, as moving on to Docetaxol.  My symptoms have got to the point where I am coping with them, so not looking forward to the change in treatment. Is anyone else this nervous/anxious about how the next treatment will affect them? ... View more

Hiya Kelly   glad you’re feeling ok after your 1st EC. To get on the thread for May 10, you just click on the heading then reply to a post. Regarding work, it’s completely up to you. I’m also on EC and would say tiredness really kicked in with me, so maybe see how you are for the full 3 weeks and if you’re ok, maybe go to work after your 2nd cycle. Just remember though not to over do it.  You’re also more prone to picking up any little illnesses so it would depend what you do in NHS, you don’t want to be around people who are coughing & sneezing all day x ... View more

Sorry Christine18, but this is not a response to your comment. I don’t know how to just add a comment without replying to another one !   anyway, I am on EC and am suffering with itchy watery eyes and have sores in my nostril and on my scalp. I have already started losing my hair, so had it shaved off to a number 3. any advice please? the left side of my face, along the bone is tender to touch (not like neuralgia). I’ve been having my EC through a needle in my hand, which has caused my arm to be sore. I’m wondering if it could be linked to that, with it being on the same side   thanks Kelly ... View more

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Hiya Debi2   I was exactly the same when my hair started coming out, but I took control of the situation and went and had it cut short. Within a couple of dats, I got my brother to shave it off. I felt so much better then. Don’t  give yourself a hard time about getting emotional, we all do....even the tough ones amongst us. We are all going through a tough time but just remember, it’s only temporary. Start thinking about all the nice things you can do, when this part of your life is over and you’ve moved forward. I keep telling myself that Ill soon be back to the happy old me. Im a 46 year old single parent and am looking forward to so many things.  Positive thinking but remember, if you need to cry, then cry x ... View more

Hiya Pip Im also having EC and have had 2 so far. First was worse due to sickness. They changed my medication so I was sick after 2nd, but have been wiped out for the first week. I ended up in A&E today, following advice from Chemo ward. I’ve had palpitations and feeling slight breathless. Had ECG bloods n X-ray, which all came back ok. Just wondering if you’d had that at all with EC? thanks Kelly ... View more

Hiya Louise   type in the name of your injection into google. It’ll tell you exactly what it does in medical terms, but basically they boost your white blood count, to help your immune system 😊 ... View more

Hiya Loiusefpage   I didn’t know anything about the injections until I was actually sat having my 1st chemo session. I wouldn’t worry about it though, as the needle is tiny n you hardly feel it go in. ask your Consultant if you’re having them, but I’m guessing it is standard for everyone, as it’s to boost your white blood cells good luck with your treatment x ... View more

Hiya Steffi welcome to the group. I am a real wimp when it comes to needles, but have to say it’s been ok doing my own injections. The first time was the hardest, as it’s just not a natural thing to do. Just grab some flesh and quickly push the needle in. I counted down from 5...it helped haha. The needle is really fine so it doesn’t hurt. Just remember to pinch the skin where you grab it, this takes your mind off the needle going in. Once the needle is in and your pushing the injection in, gradually stop squeezing or a bit will drip out of your tummy at the end  If you really can’t do it, then I was told a district nurse could come and do it good luck x   ... View more

Hiya All a friend of mine kindly knitted me some ‘knitted knockers’. She did a couple of sizes as I wasn’t 100% which size would be best. Anyway, due to this, I have 2 in cup size b if anyone would like them for free. They have not been used. I will happily post them to anyone in UK thanks ... View more