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Facial swelling

Teddy007
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Anyone had facial swelling on cetuximab and folfiri ? Had chemo on Thursday and since  Sunday have swelling along jaw line, has reduced today but wondering if it is something to worry about? I have lung mets in both lungs. Just completed 3rd cycle of chemo. Any advice would be very welcome.  Thank you. 

  • Hi  

    Definitely tell your team as soon as possible. If they think you have had a bit of a reaction to something they can do things to prevent it happening again .

    But anything around the head and face they like to know about .

    If you have your chemo helpline handy give them a call .

    Take care ,

    Court 

    Helpline Number 0808 808 0000

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