Hello everyone, This is my 3rd day after my 1st FEC. So far so good .
Other than for this amazing tomato coloured face!! Lovely!
Has anyone else experienced this? I must say I do have very fair skin and even 5 mins in the sun would have me go this colour.
The soles of my feet feel as though they have been toasted too!!
Best wishes to all
Coleen x
Hiya Coleen
Your post brought back memories! Was known as rudolph whilst going through chemo. So don’t worry, and wish you luck with the rest of your treatment.
Cheers
Anne x
Hi Collen, I get this too. Starts the day after chemo and lasts a couple of days - feels like having sunburn on my cheeks.
Hi there
Yes this sounds very familiar! Had 4 taxols and 4 ec finishing in Feb. I was told it was the steroids causing it.
Best wishes
Alison
I always turned up for chemo with a bright red face after taking the anti sickness pills. It went after a few days!
Hi
When I was on FEC I did now and again get a lovely red glow for a day or so then would subside. Think it is the norm really.
Good luck
Dawn
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I think that is one of the reasons that people always tell me how well I look, my skin glows. Of course I want to punch them, cos I often feel like sh*t! Glad you are Ok so far Coleen, long may it last, all the best for yoiur treatment.
Louise x
hi as I have rosacea whivh means my face is always red I now go purple for a few days and yes it is so irritating when people think because you have a rosy glow you are in the pink of health. my family look at my eyes to see how I am really doing.
Jenny
Many many thanks to all of you. It really is reassuring to know I’m not alone.
I’ve been told that a very good product is Bio Oil > Lots of properties in there to stop skin peeling. Very good for scarring too.
My flu like symptoms have kicked in and I’m feeling sore + painful all over.
My temp is slightly above 37 but I don’t want to be a baby or alarmist.
Any advice appreciated
Best wishes to all of you
Coleen xxx
Hi Coleen.I had 4 AC and 3 Taxotere and I found the tax the hardest, bright red cheeks , tingly feet,aching all over.I also had high temp after first one and my neutrophils had all but gone so ended up on anti biotic drip for 4 days, don’t worry about hospitals get it checked.
Mary
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Funny ! my wife has just had her 3rd FEC and for the first time her cheeks are glowing red, is it an increase in steroids on the 3rd dose ?
Does anyone ekse have sore higher cheek muscles after FEC number 3 ( and skin ) ?
I am on epi and my partner said I looked like I had a ‘dirty’ face. It has now cleared and as lady chatterbox said ‘how wonderful you look’ is now being said to me as my face is so ‘clear’ i.e. no spots (probably blasted away by the toxic red juice !)
Terry
I think each chemo affects you slightly differently, I get pain in the bones of my ribs/sternum/collarbone but not the skin. I always look a bit red though! Hope your wife goes on OK
Thanks Ladychatterbox
I got a bright red chest and a feeling in my face like the end of a day in the sunshine. Went to get red chest checked out at hospital but they couldn’t find out cause. Got home and read all the leaflets on tablets I had been given. The steroids packet states “flushing” as a possible side effect. Shame the hospital don’t seem to know this!
I am going for my 4th FEC chemo next Tuesday, getting nearer the end, but not near enough, can’t wait!
love and cheer to all
Judy x
My wife seems to have the pain in her cheek muscles and the back of her neck, just me panicking in case it is something new
Hi Coleen
I had the same fears as you, terrified before my first FEC - no side effects to speak of afer the first two just slight nausea and pain in the arm where I had chemo. After the third one I felt a bit sick for a few days but took my tablets. I found I felt sick whenever my stomach was empty just like morning sickness so I ate for England just to feel ok. I also felt a bit more tired but that was all. I’ll let you know how I feel after the 4th one. My onc and breast care nurse say that everyone reacts differently and some women even “sail through it” . The fear of side effects always seem worse than the actuality. Anyway, chin up you are not alone.
love Judy x
Hi everyone,
I always get a red face the day after my fec , it lasts for about 2-3 days, then my skin glows and is soft and clear like a six year olds, but with the wrinkles!
aloe vera gel is great for scarring and will soothe those feet.
Its not the steroids its the chemo I believe.
j xx
Hi coleen, just found this, I was wondering how you were doing. Hope the 'flu-ey feeling passes quickly. Keep an eye on the temperature and maybe ring them if you’re concerned, at least they can say if they’d recommend you go in to be checked. All the best to you. Lyn xx