# 31 Aug 2011 - Mum went in for her first Chemo, all seems fine from consultation. Younger brother Bun said mum's high in calcium in her blood. Mum said the first 15mins of chemo she could feel pressure where the chemical was moving, it started in her chest, then moved to her arms and hands. This lasted for about 20mins but then disappeared. So far the only complaint is a pain on the first night on her back which lasted approx 20mins.
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