Newly diagnosed and learning

There are actually Oncology Masseuse as well, I had a friend who was a nurse for many years and now specializes in Oncology massage. I didnt get any through chemo purely because I was in too much pain. Marg is correct, Chemo in general shrinks the sheath across the muscle which causes pain the other thing it causes is cramping throughout the body, something Im still battling with 14 months post chemo. My Exercise Physiologist is helping alot, stretching is so key in getting to a better place. I never realised how involved it is and the effects on your body. I wouldnt go to anyone who isnt trained and dealing specifically in this. I had a friend through BC and she went to a gym and it was hopeless none of the Staff new how to help her, theyre just not trained. I did so much research and spoke to many friends on this journey and worked out a PT would be great but down the track, have to walk before I run and I needed someone that Specializes. I thought Claratyne was a antihistimine?  It could be Lillian you need some extra pain relief for possibly a week of the infusion and then taper off to panadol, its all trial and error unfortunately and thats why its so important to tell your Team each infusion what works and doesnt so they can tweak it. Hugs. xo