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chemo or port side effects help: throat tight and constricted, pressure/heaviness in the chest
can chemo delivered straight into the heart artery be different in side effects than the arm veins? has anyone experienced any complications because chemo was delivered through the port rather than t...
Dear Humblevoice,
It's Lisa from the Policy Team. It sounds like you have been having a really difficult time. We would encourage you talk to your medical oncologist about physical symptoms you have been experiencing. If you do not feel like you are being heard or that your concerns and questions are not being answered, it can be helpful to get a second opinion from another oncologist.
You may also like to talk to your GP or to call your breast care nurse as they may be able to help. Sometimes side effects from chemotherapy can build up and get worse over time. I hope that things are better with the new chemotherapy you are starting. We would suggest that you talk to your doctor about getting something to help with the heartburn you have been having, which sounds like it has been very tough.
Another good resource is the Cancer Council 13 11 20 Information and Support Line, a confidential telephone information and support service for people affected by cancer.
Warm regards,
Lisa