Hi I'm sorry to read your having a rough time, I can't answer if it's the side effects but I can offer a piece of advice i was given when I saw my dentist just before I had my lumpectomy and slnb incase I have to have chemo instead of radiotherapy.

Get a toothpaste that is SLS Free, babies toothbrush and Aloclair mouthwash.

The person who recommended it had worked with a dentist who had undergone chemo few years ago and these things were a great help.

Perhaps call your oncologist they will be able to help and advise.

My best wishes to you.

Louise x

Hi, I suggest you talk to your breast care team or oncologist and see what they can suggest.  For example, I had awful heartburn during my fist cycle and they gave me medication to manage it. Maybe they can do something similar for you.  I called my team a few times for quite small things in the beginning and they were great, a,ways reassuring and never made me feel like I was bothering them.  Hope you get the side effects under control soon 

Hi. I have breast cancer but am tripple positive, so possibly on a different regime than you. I have had very few side-effects, this could be because of different treatment (12 weeks of weekly Paclitaxel treatments, Herception every three weeks for 18 cycles etc etc) - now exactly half way through chemo - but I also put it down to a holistic approach. I can recommend seeing a accupunturist and a nutritionist as both can really make a difference in each their way, the accupuncturist by boosting your immunity and dealing with specific issues, the nutritionist by helping you make the right dietary choices for your stage and illness. I like that both practitioners will help you make your body stronger not just deal with the symptoms but of course this is not instead of traditional medical approached, but an addition to it, so also speak to your breast care team / physiotherapists.