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This is my first post - here is a summary of my story. I was first diagnosed with DCIS in my LEFT breast in 2011 and again in 2015 with removal of the affected area both times. The second time there...
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Have had 3 Chemo treatments now and have had a few issues. The headaches have continued although after 3rd treatment it was not as bad or prolonged as after first 2. After the second and third ones I also had an injection of Neulasta (24 hours after Chemo) to help build up white cells. Neulasta comes with its own side effects which were not too bad after the first injection. However, several hours after the next one (last Saturday) I developed tightness in the chest and wheezing which became progressively worse. I rang the Hospital and was advised to come in, they did multiple tests and finally decided that it was due to either a reaction to the Chemo or the Neulasta and discharged me after about 36 hours.
I have also had 2 episodes of developing quite high temps which were resolved with Paracetamol and rest on the advice of my team. I am halfway through now, but next time it changes from FEC - D to Doxetaxel so I guess we'll see what that brings. Still managing to remain positive most of the time but sure will be glad when it's all over.
I have also had 2 episodes of developing quite high temps which were resolved with Paracetamol and rest on the advice of my team. I am halfway through now, but next time it changes from FEC - D to Doxetaxel so I guess we'll see what that brings. Still managing to remain positive most of the time but sure will be glad when it's all over.