I received my chemo on Thursday and I’ve now got 2 coldsores. I do suffer from these but my first time getting them during chemo. Just wanted to know should I treat as normal with the cream or do I need to call my emergency line for advice.
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I am not sure if the nurses are around now to see your query.
Personally I would call your help line. They will know if there is anything different you need to do.
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Thank you so much will give them a call
Hi lainy0203
Thank you for posting. You describe developing 2 cold sores since your chemotherapy on Thursday and are unsure whether to use your usual cream for treating these. Chemotherapy can affect your white blood cells and the ability to fight infection so it is important to report any signs of infection such as cold sores to your emergency helpline as @scientistamafier suggests.
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