Newly diagnosed and learning
I've read through some posts and realise I have lots of gaps of knowledge about what I have. I know I have breast cancer, it's about 8cm, I know its spread to my armpit lymphs and now the nodes near ...
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You need to take a Claratyn tablet for 8 days starting chemo day. The drug in claratyn--not claratyn d--is called loratadine and it stops bone oedema associated with the Neulasta shot. It's been tested in the UK but ask your onc if you are unsure. I take it now and I've gone from being on the floor for 3 days with a total body toothache to mild discomfort on days 4 & 5. Really really recommend it.That bone pain misery was nearly enough for me to withdraw from treatment. Marg