Hello everyone
Is anyone else suffering from side effects from chemo tablets? I have just finished my 3rd cycle of two weeks on and one week off. I have another 5 cycles go go and am having issues with sore feet which are also very dry and the skin is flaking also my lips are sore and dry. I have a cream but doesn't seem to do much good. Now I am having an issue with stomach cramps and diarrhoea. I am talking to my doctor on Wednesday but just wondering if anyone has any tips and how you manage?
Hi Coco66
If I were you I’d contact the oncology ward or your breast care nurse tomorrow if you don’t feel any better and they will be able to advice on what to take for your stomach cramps and diarrhoea. They may,also prescribe you a cream you can use to help with the sore feet and flaking skin.
Hope you feel better soon.
Best wishes
Daisy53
Hello Daisy53
I contacted the on call doctor at the hospital yesterday and my symptoms have reduced but I am also speaking to my oncologist on Wednesday so will let her know. I am concerned if I am having these side effects after only 3 cycles I am not sure how I am expected to go through another 5 but lets see what the docs says. Thanks for replying.
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