Phesgo - what to expect

Pichan 1 month ago

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Hi all,

I have been and will continue to receive all treatment in Japan.

I was diagnosed with HER2 breast cancer back in December, I have finished my course of Chemo and I had a mastectomy in June.

I am due to start 'after care' on Friday.

My doctor has explained this a new drug called phesgo, I have read the information apparently it is injected (unlike a drip bag) and the first course takes about 8 minutes.

I am really not good with needles (never have been!) the doctor said some people prefer IV but this would take hours as apposed to 5 - 8 minutes. So I said I will gibe it a try!

Is phesgo being administered in the UK and if so does anyone have any experience with it?

Clarity101 5 days ago in reply to NannyJ26

That all sounds promising! I have hope! Thankyou xx

Daisy24 5 days ago

Hi Pichan, I have been on Phesgo for the past few months. I was so worried when I was due to have the first one, but it was fine and no problem at all. My husband did training at the hospital, so I can now have them at home. It gets delivered to my house the day before it's due. Xx

Pichan 4 days ago in reply to Daisy24

Thank you!
Actually my Phesgo has been pushed back three times now, so I'll go for the first time on Friday.
I'm hoping to go to work in the evenings but we will see how I get on. xx

Daisy24 4 days ago in reply to Pichan

Hopefully you will be fine. I get itchy arms and a bit of aching in my hip joints, but no other issues. My next one is being delayed, due to surgery. Xx

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