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Cycle 6 Day 3

Woke up with a temperature of 37.7c, this declined to 36.9c within 20 minutes. I did not but mentioned this to the chemotherapy helpline nurse who told me that I only need to report this sort of temperature if I have any symptoms, I also report the slow 5FU infusion rate that was due to a kink in the line. Received a call from Shoreham regarding the speed of infusion and was asked if I would be interested in coming for an earlier appointment. Considering the slow rate, I declined the offer.

Friday is a PICC Line service day - 3.30 pm appointment at Shoreham Health Centre. PICC Line service was performed by Nurse Lyndsay for the second time. Booked appointments for 19th and 23rd of December.

Ordered a second prescription of PICC Line dressings IV-3000 after discussing the shortage of it with Nurse Lindsay. If I get a further pack of 10, I will have enough to take me thought to the end of this course, keep 2 for spare just in case of need any unplanned redressing and share 6 with the IV Clinic.


Side-effects 

Neuropathy: Hand-Foot Syndrome or Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia

Breathlessness

Unpleasant taste in mouth

Nausea

Dark urine

Mild constipation


Meds

Anti-nausea

B12

B6

Steroids

Anti-acid reflux

Calcium

Paracetamol


Observations

Raise BP, and pulse

normal Blood oxygen and temp


Phone Conversation with Emma

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