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Red burning cheeks after 1st chemo, how do I keep it at bay?

Kitty111
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Yesterday I had my 1st chemotherapy session for breast cancer.  I was sick last night and the nausea has lasted into today. Today I have hot burning cheeks, my temperature is okay and I feel fine, but my cheeks are on fire. I called the treatment helpline and was told to monitor my symptoms. I was just wondering if anyone else has had this, how long did it last and were you able to control it? 

Thanks x

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    Yes, I had red burning cheeks for a day or so after treatment, but it died down leaving me white-faced and ghastly! It seems it's all par for the course.  I have only one more treatment  to go, and then look forward to feeling human again.  Keep your spirits up xx

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    Yes, I had red burning cheeks for a day or so after treatment, but it died down leaving me white-faced and ghastly! It seems it's all par for the course.  I have only one more treatment  to go, and then look forward to feeling human again.  Keep your spirits up xx

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    Thank you for putting my mind at ease, thankfully today it has settled down, I just have a bit of an allover ache today. I bet you are glad you have one treatment to go, my next session is just under 2 weeks away. I have been pretty drained today, napped for 3hrs. Feel better after it though. 

    Take Care xx

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