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Starting Kisqali and anxious

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Please help, I have been taking Letrozole for about a month now and am doing fine on it...hair thinning is the worst thing. I now have to take Kisqali and am so anxious that i have panic attacks every time I try to take it. I keep googling side effects which i know is not helpful but I cant help myself.

 

Would really appreciate anyone who is on this drug to post some positive/reassuring stories

Louise x 

  • Hi Louise and welcome to Cancer Chat.

    I'm sorry to hear how anxious you're feeling about starting Kisqali (Ribociclib) and for the panic attacks you're having as a result.

    This must be very stressful but hopefully hearing about some of our member's experiences will alleviate some of your fears.

    If you would like to talk things through with one of our cancer nurses, you can contact them on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They are very friendly, and supportive, and will do all they can to help you at this time but if you haven't done so already, do be sure to let your GP and/or breast cancer nurse know about this as I'm sure they will want to do all they can to support you as well.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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