Then I went back to oncology and Doctor asking to stop the ribociclib which is the root cause. After 3days, it turn better but Docfor asked to stop until next review which 3 weeks after. Is it normal procedure? If I don't taking the ribociclib, is it effectively control the cancer ? Thanks for your comment
Thanks Sally. After stopping 1 week now for ribociclib, the side effect for swelling Lower arm and itchy/rashes are reducing. Doctor now asking to stop for another 3 weeks before next change, may be. Do u have the same experience with your oncology? Thanks
Your symptoms are the same I had. The first couple months were the worst. The ribocciilib- is that your chemo pill? I was thinking about stopping as well but to find out the chemo pill was not the problem. The latrozole was the problem so she changed my hormone blocker to Anastrozole. This helped a lot.
I feel much better when I'm on the chemo pill for 21 days. When off the pill for 7 days makes me very fatigued.
Let us know the outcome.
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