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Flushed/Hot spots post chemo
Moderator moved @cathp post to dedicates post in 'Newly Diagnosed': cathp NSW June 10 Hello. I am new here. I was diagnosed in early May and had my first chemo TCHP on Tuesday. My face is so very hot...
@cathp - welcome to the club that no-one ever wanted to join xx. I hope you have good family & friends to help support you thru this diagnosis & treatment. It is a real emotional roller coast ride - and can have lots of highs & lows xx. If you feel overly anxious, ask your GP if you can see a counsellor, or give our Helpline a bell on 1800 500 258 (Mon-Fri, Office Hours). Talking to someone about your concerns always helps.
I am sorry you are having side effects like that - I didn't have chemo - but hope that someone else will jump on & be able to offer help with reducing the redness/spots xx Have you been taking your temperature now & then too? Sometimes it can go up - and if it gets up to 38˚ whilst on chemo, a trip to the hospital is usually recommended. Can you ring your Onc's office today, to put it past them?
I am sorry you are having side effects like that - I didn't have chemo - but hope that someone else will jump on & be able to offer help with reducing the redness/spots xx Have you been taking your temperature now & then too? Sometimes it can go up - and if it gets up to 38˚ whilst on chemo, a trip to the hospital is usually recommended. Can you ring your Onc's office today, to put it past them?
All the best with your visit to your surgeon & Oncs .... see if you can take a trusted friend or family member with you, as both physical & moral support ... and consider recording your meetings on your phone, as it is easy to miss bits, whilst you ponder something that has already been said. You can go back over it again, later
Also maybe check out this thread that has a lot of info on the forum & what to take to hospital with you .... and some off topic threads (pets, gardens, art & craft & even a couple of funny threads too - we all need a laugh!). https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-new-online-network-members#latest
Wishing you all the best with your upcoming chemo & appointments - throw any questions you may have at us & we'll do our best to give you an honest answer, as we've 'been there, done that'!
take care
Wishing you all the best with your upcoming chemo & appointments - throw any questions you may have at us & we'll do our best to give you an honest answer, as we've 'been there, done that'!
take care