Welcome to the June BC Chemotherapy Discussion.
Looks like summer has finally arrived - All we need now are a few Swifts & Swallows.
This thread is for all of you good folks going through chemotherapy to browse through, ask questions, answer questions and be there for each other in a way only you all know how.
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If you need any extra tips, our Chemo Tips Page is something you may find very helpful, and if you find a tip which helped you just reply to share with others who are also going through chemo. One top tip, ask about parking at the hospital where you are being treated; for some Cancer patients parking is either free or heavily discounted - So it's worth asking about.
Macmillan produce this Healthy Eating booklet if you have any diet concerns MAC13612_Healthyeating.pdf
If you need to refer back a month here is a link to The May Discussion which will be being locked to replies soon.
Remember, you're never alone, you have us! while going through this tough part of your runaway mine cart ride.
Don't forget all cancer patients are entitled to a 5 Year Prescription Fee Exemption Card from your GP for meds to help with any side effects.
Fingers crossed for minimal side effects and maximum impact, G n' J
Speak to your team about the rash. I was told to take antihistamine, and took one for a couple of days after chemo, increasing to two for my 6th and 7th chemo when the rash got worse. I had it on my face, neck and chest as well my hand after the first few sessions. Lacomtekp it's interesting that you still get it. The rash on my hand flared up a bit a month ago when I was poorly, and I have a twitching between my eyes occasionally since starting letrozole, which also makes me feel run down as oestrogen supports the immune system, and think it might be from the chemo. Does the rash look like this (picture taken after 2 Piriton!) Excuse the pink eyes and missing outer eyebrows!
