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Chemotherapy day 55 - 3rd rest day

 Much better night, up just once at around 4.30 am.

Phone the Chemotherapy Helpline and spoke with Nurse Abbie who managed the first infusion on 4th November. Told her about my discovery that the capecitabine tablets non active ingredient, anhydrous lactose appears to be what is causing the flatulence that I have been suffering since the first cycle. I also flagged that my lips have been swollen during 4th cycle. She will email the consultant and put notes on the chemo care page for the team to be aware of my issue. Hopefully this will not cause a delay in treatment but will deliver a solution to the problem.

Phoned Ray, had a good Christmas but hurt his back by picking up a box from his car boot. Also had a chat with Ann about her Christmas. She and her family visited Peter and had 2 hours with him. We talked about gifts and inheritance tax, the seven years rule. 

Very tired, had a sleep during afternoon; unusual.

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