I am presently on Trodelvey Chemotherapy. And am delighted that my Cancer is now in remission due to Tumours that have all shrunk back. However i am to continue and restart a new Schedule of Trodelvey. It is the only Chemotherapy that has caused myself fatigue and Breathlessness and on occasions Diaarheoa. Just need to know why the Chemo has to be continued. Is it to kill off any remainder of cancer cells or prevent Tumours returning. Please can you let me know. Many Thanks. Tiger Poppy.
Hi TigerPoppy63,
Thanks for getting in touch. My name is Sarah and I’m one of the cancer information nurse specialists.
That’s great news to read that you are now in remission, however being offered chemotherapy is bound to raise questions for you so you did the right thing reaching out.
Trodelvy is a targeted therapy given to treat triple negative breast cancer. From the information you have given it sounds like you have been offered this treatment to help control the cancer and stop it from coming back. This will be with the aim of keeping you in remission for longer.
As you can see from our information this drug is commonly given for as long as it’s working and the side effects don’t become too difficult to live with.
If you haven’t already it would be a good idea to let your breast care nurse know about the symptoms you are having. Fatigue and diarrhoea are common side effects, but your hospital team may want to check your bloods to rule out possible anaemia as this can cause tiredness and breathlessness.
Talking with your breast care nurse will also give you the opportunity to confirm the reason you have been started on Trodelvy.
I really hope this information was helpful. But please don’t hesitate to get back in touch if there is anything else we can help you with. Please know, you can also give us a call to talk things through further.
Take care and best wishes,
Sarah (Cancer Information Nurse Specialist)
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