I had my first treatment scheduled for Monday 5th, started fine with cold cap, steroid, flush and antihistamine but within a couple of minutes of chemo started had a burning sensation in a line across top of abdomen, nausea, horrific back and abdomen pain. The lovely nurses administered adrenaline for anaphylaxis, IV paracetamol to no effect, heat packs which helped and then morphine. When moved to cdu had buscopan injection which helped and it eased. At home now and have appointment with oncologist in a couple of days but I'm supposed to be weekly and I'm worried about what happens next. Has any else had the same please?
Not had anything similar, but from my first consult they basically said they have backup plans for everything. They may have you take Steroids the day before your chemo date, or lower your dose, or move you to another drug.
Thank you I have my appointment with the oncologist tomorrow I'm hoping they change the drug
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