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Cycle 2 day 6

 Side effects and challenges

Phone the Worthing Hospital Chemotherapy Helpline about having the Covid-19 and flu vaccinations this coming Saturday. A very positive yes about this. Injection in my right arm with the PICC Line raises no issues and timing is good for the next cycle starting on the following Wednesday.

Breathlessness. 

My level of breathlessness has been higher for the first 5 days of this cycle compared to the first. Anaemia is a cause of this with some patients undergoing chemotherapy, but my blood results continue to be very good. Folfiri does cause breathlessness in some patients, I am likely to be in that group.

Frequent Urination and its dark colour.

Another known side effect. Something to mention during the next infusion appointment. Potential concern would be if the is any burning sensation or pain during urination. A urine test may be done.

Other issues include constipation, unpleasant oral taste, raised blood pressure during first few days of cycle and an irregular heartbeat recorded during blood pressure tests. The neuropathy of the feet continues to be an issue.

Omron Blood Pressure Monitor user manual.

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