Chemotherapy and menstruation

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Supporting my friend who was diagnosed with breast cancer at the start of lockdown.  Shes had a lumpectomy and first dose of epirubicin and cyclophosphamide. She has now started a very heavy period after nothing for months. Is this likely to be related to the chemo or is this coincidental? She is 55 and pre menopausal according to her blood test. She is very scared and I have directed her to her breast care nurse for support.

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    I've had a heavy period in each AC cycle so far, but I was still having regular periods before I started so it was less of a surprise. I guess periods can be irregular at the best of times, but it wouldn't hurt for her to ask her BCN.

  • Thanks , will remind her to mention it to her BCN. She is due her 2nd chemo this Friday all being well.