Sharp pain comes and goes

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Hello ladies

Happy Easter

I am Her-2 positive I have had my lumpectomy surgery and now 12 weekly Paclitaxel treatments alongside 12 months 3 weekly Herceptin.

I will be having my 3rd treatment on Tuesday, My symptoms have been manageable they normally kick in on a Thursday lasting for three days.

I have been getting muscle aches but I keep getting a sharp pain on my left hand side above my breast/chest which come and goes.. just wondering if anyone else has had similar pain???

I feel lucky still have full head of hair without cold cap.. wondering if this week will be the week it starts to go .. Am I the only lady who keeps feeling there hair

kateandbiz over 3 years ago

I had paclitaxel a while back. Hated it as I couldn't stay awake on it. Missed a couple of visits from my daughter and grand daughter as I was fast asleep. I must have looked drunk too, as I weaved my way to the onco suite for treatment, as I kept losing my balance.

The pain you mention. I had sharp pains, but these started after my surgery and were nerves knitting together. However, 7 years later I still get sharp pains, some of which make me jump they are so strong. I think of them as electric shock-like. I have nerve damage from various treatments so am used to them but they still take me by surprise sometimes. Do report it either to your BC nurse, or oncologist, or your GP. They may be able to help, but even if they can't at least they are aware of what the paclitaxel side effects are for you.

Wore cold cap, still lost about 50% of hair. Don't fiddle with your hair. I think it encourages it to fall out.

Good luck

GreyCats over 3 years ago

Jude63, if you are experiencing chest pain call 999 without delay.

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