Breast Cancer Now Forum

Not sure i like this new chemo, Doxcetol and Carboplatin, since my first one last Monday i've had two visits to the Doctors. The first for oral thrush and now a UTI. FEC was far kinder.  I hope that my next one treats me better ... View more

Hi, yes to difflam no to the gel. I'd feel fine if it wasn't for my mouth and sore throat.  Three more T and carboplatin to go, surgery scheduled for June. Still taking the Clexane nothing more mentioned about the tachycardia once they knew about the PE x ... View more

First T and carboplatin on Monday, my mouth is so sore and taste buds are shot. Feeling proper miserable x ... View more

DiKat, yes it was added due to my presumed, now confirmed Brca status.    Funnily enough once they knew about the clot they were unconcerned about my heart 😂 x ... View more

DIKat, i start my first T and carboplatin on the 25th. Hopefully i will be less breathless and a bit more with it!   They were suprised that my tachycardia was so extreme, literally racing  but i couldn't feel anything. When lying flat if i lifted my arm it would shoot up to 145 beats a minute x ... View more

Hi, did my first injection prior to leaving the hospital  so far so good. Next one is at 8am this morning. I just try not to rub the area despite the intense stinging.   Got to get used to it as it will be a twice daily thing for the next six months. What with the injections after chemo my poor stomach will look like a dart board!  ... View more

Sorry, pulmonary embolism x ... View more

Admitted via A&E on Monday evening and released last night with a course of antibiotics and twice daily clexane.   Still very breathless and having coughed so much think i have pulled a muscle in my back and shoulder  although some pain is associated with the PE.  ... View more

I have just been diagnosed with a PE and chest infection, cancer the gift that keeps on giving x ... View more

Well my pity party has been in full bloom this weekend, just feel totally defeated! Which people struggle with because i am usually so positive.    Had last FEC a week today and the side effects have been the worst ever due to my daughter also passing on a sore throat. Hubby's been at work so had to try to get on with things when all i've wanted to do is curl up and cry. My daughters weekend has been crap, stuck in with minimal input.   Packed off to school now, hopefully i will have more energy this evening.    Hope everyone's day treats them kindly x ... View more

Morning all, hope everyone is as well as can be expected. Can i ask what sort of side effects you have experienced with the injections? I think i have had some side effects that are a result of the injections but i'm not sure and consequently don't know if i should be seeking medical advice or just letting it slide. I don't feel unwell but there are a few things that aren't normal if that makes sense? Then again what is normal these days? ... View more

Drummerswidow, that's a relief! It was like having numerous bee/wasp stings 😂 ... View more

Jayne1966, slept ok with Picc insitu, a litte tender but not to uncomfortable. The dressing and bandage helped. More uncomfortable today due to dressing change as i had dry blood from the procedure which needed cleaning. Stung whilst being cleaned due to bruising and tenderness around the wound, easily remedied with paracetamol. Blood test was a dream. Whole process took no longer than 20 mins, a gentleman next to me, picc in longer, was only there for 10 mins. ... View more

Angelblue, i have exactly the same issues with cannulas my veins seem to retreat at the sight of a needle now 😂 . I visited the hospital today to have my dressing checked, tube flush and a clean around the wound due to dried blood. Stung like a bitch as wound is bruised and tender but the bonus was the very quick and easy blood test. A gentleman was having his dressing changed etc and experienced no discomfort whatsoever so once healed all should be well. ... View more

Hi all, hope everyone is as well as can be expected. Had my Picc line procedure today, was surprisingly quick and painless. Thank goodness its sorted in time for my next round of chemo on Monday, my veins have taken a bashing after the cannulas on Saturday x ... View more

Hi all, hope everyone is as well as can be expected. Had my Picc line procedure today, was surprisingly quick and painless. Thank goodness its sorted in time for my next round of chemo on Monday, my veins have taken a bashing after the cannulas on Saturday x ... View more

Hi all, DiKat sorry to hear your having such a dreadful time with the chemo, be gentle with yourself. I have had a nightmare since Thursday when my oncologist thought i had a blood clot, so ordered an ECG, blood tests, chest xray and CT scan, also two days of clexane as a precaution. Thankfully all is clear but i resemble a pin cushion & feel drained. Onwards and upwards x ... View more

Hi all, just popped over from the December thread to wish you all well. Commenced my chemo Christmas eve and so far ok. Your probably all caught up in a whirlwind of tests, scans etc, be gentle with yourselves and don't be afraid to ask if your unsure of anything etc. Your nursing team are always willing to help where they can. Best wishes to you all x ... View more

I had a good old cry when my work contacted me to say that i had been taken off sick leave and placed on ammended leave, meaning that i would be paid whilst receiving treatment. Although i had tried to put money out of my mind i couldn't help but fear the worst and feel so fortunate that this is no longer a consideration ... View more

Morning, i'm due to have a Picc fitted prior to my next chemo, the procedure is undertaken to protect the veins due to the toxic nature of the meds. Although a pain with weekly line care etc. For me it's worth having done, my veins are quite fine apparently ... View more