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I am 23 days after treatment , 28 days chemoradiotherapy ,

Isabelle2
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I am 23 days after treatment, 28 days chemoradiotherapy and now 11 days after coming off steroids dexamethasone. I was taking 4 mg a day then reduced to 2 mg for 7 days then off . Please can you advise me I have a rash on my body which is itchi , spots on my face, my feet and hands and mouth still feel like they did when I was taking chemo tablets and generally feel unwell. I have spoken to my nurses who have spoken to my consultant but say it’s just something I need to ride out and should start feeling better. Please can you advise me 

thank you

  • Isabelle 2 and thank you for posting,

    I am sorry to learn you have needed cancer treatment and the side effects that you are experiencing, I can appreciate these have been going on for a long time.

    It sounds like your team thinks the rash is part of the treatment. Unfortunately, it can be a side effect of various cancer treatments and may last for a while. We have some information about how cancer treatments can affect the skin, which I hope is useful and there are some tips.

    If you find things are getting worse and not improving then do go back to your treatment team for further advice or perhaps speak with your GP.

    I hope this helps in some way, if you would like to speak with one of our nurses we are available between 9 am and 5 pm Monday to Friday and the freephone number to call is 0808 800 4040

    Take care,

    Jemma

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