I had a receptor positive breast cancer diagnosed 4½ years ago and had been fine. Then mammogram in February showed a new cancer in the same breast. Was told it was receptor positive and given a stronger aromatase inhibitor to get me through until Covid situation improved and I could have surgery. Two months later was told is been given the wrong results and new cancer was receptor negative.
had urgent mastectomy done and started chemo last Monday.
Was due to have docetaxel and cyclophosphamide at 80% of dose because of my age (72). However, consultant reviewed notes and changed docetaxel to abraxane, but went on leave without sending over new prescription. Eventually drugs were prescribed and I had first chemo.
Very ill the bext day with vomiting and dehydration so admitted. Discovered I'd actually been given 100% of the dose of cyclophosphamide instead if 80%.
camr home, improving then developed tachycardia. If it weren't for the fact a friend is a retired oncologist and my GP is wonderful I wonder what would have happened.
On the point if declining further chemo. I am seriously allergic to several antibiotics and the appalling treatment I received in A&E this week has left me terrified of needing iv antibiotics. I already have coronary heart disease and the tachycardia is very worrying.
