Chemo rash

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Hi new here hope I am writing this ok never been on a forum before I had an operation before Xmas to remove bowel cancer tumour and now having cal pox chemo, this is day 12 had nausea but had anti sickness tablets changed also now have a rash on my neck spoke to the 24 hour help line who advised me to go to dr to check it out I have an appointment for this afternoon but I am so worried has anyone else had this Thankyou Jo m

  • Hi  How did you get on? It’s not something I experienced (although I did get a mild dose of shingles shortly after finishing chemo) but it an update might be useful for others who find themselves in the same situation?

    Take care

    Karen x

    Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week between 8am-8pm
  • Hi thanks for replying went to dr who said it was chemo rash and he has now given me another anti sickness tablets to try this is my third sort I am on cal pox chemo and have been having sickness and diarrhoea most days I have taken my last tablet for this cycle and now have seven days off I hope it stops x