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Skin rash - side effect?

Purple Lilly
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Hi,

If anyone could help I'd really appreciate the guidance 

My mum (58) has been diagnosed with high grade (4) glioma in April this year. So far we've completed the 6 weeks of Radiotherapy with the Chemotherapy alongside this - shes doing amazing all things considered 

Since finishing the 6 weeks treatment (around a month ago) mum has been taking lamotrigine, omeprosol and dexamethasone daily. However this week, my mum is covered in a rash thats spreading all over her body - its itchy and uncomfortable and I just want to help

Is this a delayed side effect from chemo etc? Weve changed nothing (diet/toiletries/cleaning products) and weve not really left the house for a few weeks either so i dont think it could be environmental either

Thanks in advance!!

  • Welcome to the Online Community here at Macmillan. I hope you find it a helpful place to access support and ask questions. My name is Paula and I am one of the information nurses.

     

    It’s good to hear that your mum is doing well following her treatment for the Glioma.

    However I am sorry to hear she has developed an itchy rash. Rashes can develop for all sorts of reasons. It’s difficult to say if the rash that your mum has developed is a late effect of chemotherapy. We would say that as the rash is a new symptom, that it’s important to contact her specialist team as soon as possible if she hasn’t already done so. That way they can support your mum with any treatment she may need for the rash. If she has difficulty in contacting her team, then another option would be to see her GP.

    I hope you find this information helpful. You can also always call one of our nurses directly if you want to talk over your concerns or require any further support.

     

    Take care

     

    Paula H, Cancer Information Nurse Specialist 

    You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or send us an email. 

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