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Cycle 5 Day 7

Better night's sleep: only got up three times and returned to sleep until the final time.

Spoke with Louise, Mike and Tim.

Received letter for new consultant appointment for 15th December.


Side-effects

Worst day of this course so far

Neuropathy - feet

poor sleep

excess urination, very yellow

excessive passing of stools, but no constipation.

breathlessness

headache

tired, lack of energy

tinnitus

rough sensation of palette

pins and needles in fingers

slight nosebleed

PICC Line discomfort at time: issues with tubular bandage cover.


Meds

Calcium

Anti-nauses

B6

B12

Paracetamol

use of trimovate

use of Benzydamine mouthwash


Normal BP, pulse, Temperature and blood oxygen


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