Side effects and work
New to the group (TNBC) and have had my first round of Keytruda, paclitaxel and carboplatin. It seemed to go as ok as I can expect. I am very very hungry all the time though - is this the steroids or ...
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Hi @M-Cooper
I haven’t been on that drug combo but just wanted to say that everyone reacts to drugs differently and often there is no rhyme or reason.
Initially ( as I am very competitive) I was like “ why are they going better than me”
And then my oncologist said “ there will be swings and roundabouts - try and enjoy the upward ride on the swings”.
So while the drug I am on gives me peeling feet , it has not affected my eating at all so I am grateful for the latter.
Take care and keep posting on here , we all “ get it” in ways people who have not been diagnosed with BC never can.🌺
I haven’t been on that drug combo but just wanted to say that everyone reacts to drugs differently and often there is no rhyme or reason.
Initially ( as I am very competitive) I was like “ why are they going better than me”
And then my oncologist said “ there will be swings and roundabouts - try and enjoy the upward ride on the swings”.
So while the drug I am on gives me peeling feet , it has not affected my eating at all so I am grateful for the latter.
Take care and keep posting on here , we all “ get it” in ways people who have not been diagnosed with BC never can.🌺