First day of chemo

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just a quick update….started my first cycle of chemo today….positives and negatives.Treatment went well 3 hours of oxiliplitane felt fine all the way through however got home and felt like I was having a heart attack ( maybe a little dramatic )even though that’s not one of the side effects. I was just wondering if anyone else had experienced these symptoms

i was wondering if too much caffeine could be responsible…I have drunk considerably more than usual

  • Hi 

    Great to hear your through the first cycle !

    Your team would definitely want to know about that ! Or phone the NHS helpline ! I honestly have not heard of that too much so I think they would want to check you out to be on the safe side !

    Did you get a contact helpline number ? Some people do have heart issues with chemo so definitely get it checked out !

    All the best and I will look out for your post !

    Take special care ,

    Court 

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    Former Member in reply to court

    Yeah they gave me a number of which I called and they don’t believe it to be connected with the treatment. They told me to see how things go this evening and start the tablets tomorrow. But if it continues to call 999…watch this space 

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    Former Member

    Ah my husband does get that feeling.  Some is physical some is anxiety.  However definitely got with what your medical team says!  

  • Don’t hold back if you are at all concerned !

    keep us updated . Hard at the beginning to know what to act on and what’s within the normal range !

    Take care ,

    Court 

    Helpline Number 0808 808 0000

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    Former Member in reply to court

    Spoke to 111 because I know that 999 are stretched and I don’t like to waste their time  but the lady on the phone advised me that they should come out…positive thoughts

  • Thinking of you ! They may just check you over and be happy with that ! They gave my dad a quick ecg in the house not so long ago! 

    Take care ,

    Court 

    Helpline Number 0808 808 0000

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    Former Member in reply to court

    They’ve said it could just be a bad case of indigestion and a little anxiety 

  • Former Member
    Former Member in reply to Former Member

    Great- a relief to know you’re getting formally checked out.  Then if they rules out anything sinister you can relax and hopefully get some rest.  Saying a quick Pray 

  • Former Member
    Former Member in reply to Former Member

    Thank you so much everyone…I will keep you all updated Hugging

  • How are you keeping  .Hope your safely home !

    Court 

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