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 Harve70
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
Helpline Number 0808 808 0000
Thank you so much everyone…I will keep you all updated
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