How infections affect you

hi fozdawn.  chemo effects all different . i my self had no issues. best talk to your team see if they think it is the drugs?  hope things improve for you fast.  TC

Hi Dawn

Sorry to hear that you are not feeling well. Without knowing what infection you have or how long you have been on the antibiotics it is difficult to say, plus non of us are medical. Please can I urge you not to wait till Tuesday though. Either speak to whoever put you on the antibiotics or phone the chemotherapy helpline to let them know how you are feeling. It could be that your bloods are low that you are feeling like this, or maybe your antibiotics could be altered, but it's for one of your team to decide.

Hope you feel better soon

Hi Dawn 

It is really important to get your infections checked out and appropriately treated whether it's at home or in hospital. 

I am now incredibly susceptible to infections and since February I have been in hospital 5 times for at least a week at a time with infections. At least once I have arrived seeming OK and then deteriorated quickly and I wouldn't want that to happen to you.

Also the infection could delay any treatment needed for your cancer let alone the infection. I have had treatment carry on but I have also had cancer treatment stopped. 

Hopefully you will start to feel better soon. 

Liz

Thanks Liz,

I've been on antibiotics now for 3 days and I have felt better each day

I will take your advise and ring my team. 

Hi Ginajsy

I have been on antibiotics for 3 days and I've felt better each day but still not right. 

I will take your advise snd ring my team up tomorrow. 

Thanks

Dawn