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What happens if I stop taking my cancer medication for a few days?

RB

Community Member

a month ago

If you stop your medicine for a few days what will happen

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CA

Community Member

a month ago

This is such an important question that many people in similar situations wonder about. Stopping cancer medication, even briefly, can have serious consequences and may affect treatment effectiveness, so it's crucial to discuss any concerns with the medical team before making changes. The healthcare providers can often work with patients to address side effects or other issues that might be prompting this consideration, and they're the best source for guidance specific to each treatment plan.

RB

Community Member

15 days ago

Well I stopped mine for only a day and I believe it creates a much stronger attack of cancer. Or at least symptoms. Sounds crazy but I ran out of mine and was too sick to get to the pharmacy, and when that was my situation I felt like I took several steps backwards. I am on Tomoxafin for stage 4 breast cancer

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