Side Effects?

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Hi has anyone else had these side effects from CMF. I have had 2 doses and am due to go back next week for my next cycle. Apart from feeling rough for 5 days afterwards I have felt really good until a couple of days go when I started to feel light headed, and loose my balance occasionally. On top I am getting a wee bit forgetful-my family tease me that it is my age! I have read on another site about this and wandered if anyone else has found this.Julesx

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Hi Jules

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Submitted by Jools on Tue, 02/12/2008 - 18:00.

I havent had that type of chemo but I have definately had the forgetfulness that you mention. With the first type of chemo I couldnt even remember a telephone number and I would need to read it out to dial sucessfully. I hope you continue to get through your chemo ok. I havent had the dizzyness - what are your bloods like - are you anaemic? All the best Jools x

Thank You

Submitted by Jules on Tue, 02/12/2008 - 20:39.

Thanks Jools
Haven't had my bloods checked in the last 2 weeks but tomorrow have an appointment with my GP so will talk to him about it . Don't feel anaemic but who knows. Thanks for replying , Jules x

Chemo Brain!

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Submitted by kate jock on Tue, 02/12/2008 - 20:41.

Hi Jules - like Jools before me, I haven't had that kind of chemo, though I've certainly had what they call "chemo brain", when all the little grey cells seem to have gone on holiday. Feeling light headed and losing your balance are things you should really mention to your GP, or cancer care nurse at the hospital. Probably nothing at all, but you're still better off telling someone, ok? Kilmarnock? I was born in Kilwinning in 1953. So, from one Braveheart to another; good luck, lots of love kate xxxxxxx

Thank You

Submitted by Jules on Wed, 03/12/2008 - 09:05.

Thanks for replying Kate-am off to my GP this morning so will be talking to him about the aformentioned. However may also phone ward at Xhouse as the nurses deal with things like this on a daily basis and are probably more expert than he. Love Jules x

dizzyness

Submitted by taygus on Wed, 03/12/2008 - 11:17.

I dont know what CMF means but I had carboplatin/taxel and I did get the dizzy thing you mention quite early on in the treatments...I thought I was going to keel over sometimes...apparently its all part of the treatment but its worth mentioning to the nurse..

What CMF is

Submitted by Jules on Wed, 03/12/2008 - 13:22.

Hi Taygus thanks for replying. CMF is a combination therapy C for cyclophosphamide-M for methotrexate F- fluorourcacil also known as 5FU. Was at GP this morning and he reckons I should bring it up with oncologist on my next visit.He did check my BP and said it was ok.Jules x