Lateral flow / antigen tests and Palbociclib

[TeddyChowChow]

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone on Palbociclib has been doing the NHS' free lateral flow home tests? Basically wondering if they are effective given that Palbo effects the epithelial cells. Thanks!

[Carolhelen]

Hi. Yes. I do them twice a week. So far they've all been negative. I'm on Ibrance and Falvestrant. I usually do mine if I've been to the hospital especially. Good luck!

[TeddyChowChow in reply to Carolhelen]

Great, I've ordered some of the home kits. Thank you!

[love2golfwell]

What are NHS free lateral flow tests? Have never heard of those. I am on Ibrance and Letrozole. Thanks!

[TeddyChowChow in reply to love2golfwell]

Hi Love2golf. They are at home COVID tests which give results in 30 minutes. They are less accurate that the PCR (don't know what that stands for) but are cheaper to do. I think it is recommended to do 2 a week at home to find asymptomatic cases. I assumed it was used more often for people going into work environments or schools and stuff but apparently is available to all. - gov.uk/order-coronavirus-ra...

[love2golfwell in reply to TeddyChowChow]

Thank you Teddy. I had not heard of those.