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PV123
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6 years ago

6th dose of Paclitaxel - Diarrhoea and Black stool

I am currently on weekly Paclitaxel.  I had my 6th dose today, I am also taking daily Nexium for reflux and heartburn. I have diarrhoea today, however today I have noticed that I also have black colou...
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Zoffiel
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6 years ago
Good news @PV123
I remember when I brought my newborn son home from hospital being stunned by the variety and volume of shit such a small body could produce. WTAF? How could a 2 week old child poo out what appeared to be, and stank like, the remains of a well rotted wallaby?
Chemo reconnects us with our bodily functions--often taken for granted--in ways which are hardly appreciated. Hang in there. Mxx