Hi
i am about to start chemo tomorrow, but I now have a cold. Can I still have the treatment?
Hi
i am about to start chemo tomorrow, but I now have a cold. Can I still have the treatment?
Hello and thank you for your post.
I am afraid that we cannot tell you if it's ok to have the chemotherapy. The best thing to do now is to take your temperature and call the chemotherapy unit and tell them about your symptoms and what your temperature is. They will then let you know if its ok for you to go tomorrow to have it.
In the meantime drink plenty of fluid, carry on eating and rest if you need to.
I hope you will be okay. Please get back to us if you need any more information or support. You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.
Take care,
Caroline