Hello
My mother started Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab treatment for Breast Cancer about 9 weeks ago and is about to have her 3rd treatment on Friday. Has anyone else noticed or can advise if these combination of drugs can cause delusions/hallucinations? She was diagnosed with early on set dementia this year but more recently she is getting very confused with people on TV are talking to her directly and that she knows them personally and she honestly believes it.
We are waiting to hear back from our cancer nurse and I have checked the side effects listing but nothing has been mentioned about it and was just wondering if anyone else has noticed this with any of their families who are having the same treatment.
I am obviously also waiting on a call back from the Dr's
Any advise would be very grateful
Hi and welcome to the Online Community, a Community that no one ever really plans to see themselves joining, and so sorry to hear about your mum’s diagnosis and treatment challenges.
A cancer diagnosis brings a lot of confusion, stress and many questions but talking with other people who are on the same type of journey helps a lot.
I had a totally different type of cancer but can truly testify to some of my treatments playing badly with my mind.
The Community has various support groups so can I direct you to our Breast cancer group as this is the place where you will connect with others walking the treatment journey both as a patient or family.
Follow the above link then choose ‘click to join' or ‘join’ when the page opens.
You can then introduce yourself, post questions or just join in with existing discussions by clicking on 'reply'.
You may also find our Carers only, Family and friends groups a great benefit as you will connect with others supporting family through their cancer journey.
Its always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support or just a listing ear.
The service is open every day 8am to 8pm and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00 have a look by Clicking here for more information.
You can also email them, use the online chat and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
Our Online Information and Support Section is a good place to find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers.
All the very best.
