Infusions

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Hello all.

I had a mastectomy,  in Dec, last year, and since then been on Letrozole but the team have been wanting me to start on ribociclib. I have been reluctant to take it, up to now, but they had been back in touch with me and I agreed to see them about it.

My appointment is for next week.

On MyCare, a message, confirming my appointment it just says" infusion."

I haven't had this mentioned to me, as yet.

Can anyone enlighten me, please.

Thank you

  • Its probably bisphosphonate infusions. I start ribociclib after my radiotherapy and also bisphosphonate treatment which is zelodronic acid.

  • Is it just a one off, please. I read that you said  you started treatment, which included the infusion, wasn't sure if only one lot or regularly, if so, can I ask how regularly that would be, please. Sorry but not had anyone go through it with me, yet, although I am sure they will do when I go there. Thank you for your reply

  • I will be on ribociclib for 3 years and the infusions every 6 months for 3 years. I was given an option of an oral tablet, but I figured that I was already taking enough orally, so would be easier to have the infusion once every 6 months. 

  • Thank you so much for your reply. When they say infusion, I take it that means a line to put in. Sorry if I am being a bit thick, just a bit of a shock as only thought I had to have the ribociclib tablet, so new to me.

    Did you/ do you have any side effects. We are supposed to be out all day, the day after and now I am worrying in case I have a reaction to it. Thank you again