RoyBoy Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Hi,I turned up on Monday at my local MacMillan Cancer Centre for 2nd cycle - 2nd Week and they did a blood test. They leave the needle in, test the blood, and proceed with the chemo- Gemcitabine- for 30 mins. I felt a bit queasy during chemo. I got home and in the afternoon began to feel weak and hot and took myself to bed. I later checked my temperature and found I was 38. I phoned the out of hours chemo number and was told to report to A & E. My wife took me and I was admitted and placed on drips of paracetamol, antibiotics, saline and plasma. I had a chest x-ray as I had a mild cough. I was discharged the next afternoon with 5 days of antibiotic tablets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didge Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 My partner had a few problems with high temperatures and infections. It's quite common so hope yours clears up quickly and you get back on track soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slewis7313 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I too had a similar incident on GemCap last year. They admitted me overnight and did tests, though found nothing untoward. When my temperature syabilised the next day I was sent home, with no further incident over 4 months treatment. They just have to play safe with potential serious infections.Hope the rest of the treatment is uneventful.SteveX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBoy Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 Hi all, Thanks for the comments and support. I feel better and hopefully ready for 3rd week of chemo on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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