Post chemo symptoms?

Hi 1uc7

Thanks for getting in touch and welcome to the online community. I hope you’re finding it helpful sharing your experiences with others.

My name is Paula and I am one of the Cancer Information Nurse Specialists on the Macmillan Support Line.

I am pleased to hear you have finished your 6 rounds of chemo and have been given the all clear for your stage 1c ovarian cancer. It’s never easy getting a cancer diagnosis, completing treatment and then present with other symptoms that are also worrying four weeks later.

Here at Macmillan, we can give general advice and support. We are an independent charity and don’t have access to medical records. We cannot give personalised information, especially if you live abroad as the standard of treatment may vary from the UK.

It’s difficult to say at this stage what could be causing the pain and swelling in your hand. Your current discomfort could be post treatment related or other causes.

We would suggest as you have new and worsening symptoms post cancer treatment, to report your concerns to your hospital team or GP as soon as possible. They would want to hear if you’re experiencing any problems and in an ideal position to assess your symptoms and investigate them further.

The impact of living well after a cancer diagnosis can be challenging. It’s important to reach out for support. There is a range of support organisations that you may find helpful to contact. You may be able to find support locally in your area also. We also have an ovarian online forum you might useful too look at.

I hope you find this information helpful. Please don’t hesitate to get back in touch.

You can always give us a call. You can talk to one of our nurses on the support line. It’s a free phone number on 0808 808 0000 and we are here 7 days a week, 8am-8pm or email us. 

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