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1st chemo treatment & medication sent home

Carrie54
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Hi,

I had my first chemo treatment today and came home with what feels like a pharmacy of medication to take!  I know when to start 2 of the medications, but I'm not sure about the other 3 - do I start to take them today or start tomorrow?  The medications are 10mg Metoclopramide, 2mg Dexamethasone soluble tablets and 8mg Ondansetron tablets.  I'm pretty sure the Metocloprmide was to be taken as and when I needed it, if I needed it, rather than regularly, but I can't fully remember.

I had anti-sickness through my PICC line before treatment today - is that enough to keep me going until tomorrow?  I've tried calling the helpline to the department but they're all busy and I'm just getting an automated answer to call back. 

I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed by it all at the moment and a bit of a headless chicken, not knowing which way to turn.  Any direction would be very gratefully recieved!

Thanks.

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  • Hello Carrie54

    I'm sorry that you're feeling a little overwhelmed by things after your first treatment today. It's understandable that you feel this way and have some questions. 

    Unfortunately our nurse team doesn't work weekends so wouldn't be able to advise. Please do keep trying to get hold of the helpline number you've been given> if you've not had any joy with that department then you can call NHS 111 for advice and support. 

    I hope that you're able to get some rest this evening. Do let us know how you get on over the weekend. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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  • Hello Carrie54

    I'm sorry that you're feeling a little overwhelmed by things after your first treatment today. It's understandable that you feel this way and have some questions. 

    Unfortunately our nurse team doesn't work weekends so wouldn't be able to advise. Please do keep trying to get hold of the helpline number you've been given> if you've not had any joy with that department then you can call NHS 111 for advice and support. 

    I hope that you're able to get some rest this evening. Do let us know how you get on over the weekend. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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