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Hi was diagnosed with idc sep 23 been through 8 cycles of chemo 4 every 2 weeks 4 every 3 week this started 27.10.20  ended 1.3 .24  ive been having  pains in legs fronts of thighs above knees struggling to climb stairs also when coming down the stairs my legs are sore above knees getting a lot of pain  on outsides of legs .  generally feeling tired all the time feel tired doing  would like some advice and help please also started PHESGO injections 31.5 these will be every 3 weeks for about 20 weeks 

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    Hi sorry you're having a bad time of it

    i was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma January 2023. I had surgery then chemo for 4 days every 2 weeks, after 11 courses i could not make it up or downstairs so understand you're feelings. My treatment finished in January and i still struggle with walking and tiredness although it is getting better to manage

    i felt as if i was the only person who felt that way 

  • in reply to Mandy-Thewarrior

    Hello and thank you for your post,

    I am sorry to hear you are going through breast cancer treatment. I can appreciate this must be a difficult time for you.

    It is difficult for us to know what is causing your symptoms but I wonder if you are taking hormonal treatment.  Which is used if the breast cancer is oestrogen receptor positive. I say this because some types can cause muscle and bone pain.

    You might want to discuss your symptoms with your breast care nurse and possibly ask if any of your treatments could be causing them. If it is thought that it could be you could also ask if changing to another type of treatment could help.

    Also, do talk with your GP about the pain you have and what could help it. 

    I hope this has helped.  Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Take care,

    Caroline 

  • Offline in reply to Mandy-Thewarrior

    Thank you for your reply you have had a time of it yourself . I also feel as though I’m the only one that feels like this . I still have radiotherapy to get hopefully soon . Hope you feel better as each days passes 

  • Offline in reply to CRUK Nurse Caroline

    Hi thank you for your replay it has helped to talk to someone. my cancer is hormone receptive I am receiving hormone treatment also tamoxifen . all this has actually got worse since the chemo stopped  my doctor thought it could be the chemo speeding up the menapause 

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