Inteeested to know if anyone get a red face that lingers for a few days the day after chemo. Just had round 2 of EC and it's happened again. Very bright and covers both cheeks like I've gone mad with blusher. Don't thinks it's a hot flush as temp is always between 36 and 36.4. I'm a cold fish naturally, lol.
Hi Sansa, I got a very red, flushed face after chemo. For me I think it was the steroids as my face looked the same every time and then calmed down once I'd finished the steroid tablets they give you for a few days with each cycle.
Hope you are coping with chemo. I mentioned all my side effects when I saw the nurses and the chemo hot line was also helpful.
Hello, I also had this. Just for a day or two after each infusion. I also got a short lived tight throat each time. The nurses told me it was the steroids. But best to mention it to them. Xx
Hi l got this each time I had the 'red devil' it went down my neck and chest. I looked like I was very sun burnt .I also had red wee for a day . The joys, it was just how I reacted to this chemo. Good luck on your journey.
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