Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi,   I finished my chemotherapy (paclitaxel) 4 weeks ago but I am still experiencing some of the side effects. Is this normal?  I am trying my best to be positive but I am sure I read somewhere that mouth ulcers/sore gums should go within 4 weeks but mine aren't getting any better.  Also I have had to get medication for hemorraids which is new for me.  I don't want to be ringing the GP everyday and maybe I just have to be patient and let my body recover but if anyone has experience of this recovery period I would be grateful to hear.   Thanks  ... View more

  Hi,   I finished my chemotherapy (paclitaxel) 4 weeks ago but I am still experiencing some of the side effects. Is this normal?  I am trying my best to be positive but I am sure I read somewhere that mouth ulcers/sore gums should go within 4 weeks but mine aren't getting any better.  Also I have had to get medication for hemorraids which is new for me.  I don't want to be ringing the GP everyday and maybe I just have to be patient and let my body recover but if anyone has experience of this recovery period I would be grateful to hear.   Thanks  ... View more

Hi,   This is my first ever message but I have never felt so low so I hope someone can help me.  I was diagnosed with Stage 1 Grade 3 cancer in April 2016 and due to breast tissue a decision was made for me to have mastectomy.  I opted for a reconstruction with an expander and the operation was done at the beginning of May.  Due to the type of cancer I am currently at week 11 of 12 weeks of chemotherapy and am also having Herceptin.  Today, I had a ultrasound scan due to discomfort around the implant (which turned out to be ok) but an enlarged lymph node was seen.  I did have sentinel node biopsy which was clear.  I am so scared and have to wait a week before it is even discussed at the hospital.  Sorry if this is the wrong forum area but finding it hard to be normal with my children.  Thank you. ... View more