Caelyx side effects

[Tallulah55]

Evening

I am struggling with eating most meals feeling sick and/ bloated half way through or straight after. Been having smaller portions and avoiding rich spicy food but still it continues on a daily basis. It’s really getting me down now. I’m about to have my fourth treatment of six. Any advice?

[delia2]

Hi. I assume you’re taking anti nausea meds? I have found Pepcid (ranitidine) really helpful this time around with chemo. My nurse said I could take more than the label says so I have. If I were you I would talk to my cancer nurse about your symptoms.

[OvacomeSupport Partner My Ovacome Team]

Hello Tallulah55,

Thank you very much for your post. I am sorry to hear that you have been struggling to eat most meals due to feeling sick and bloating and the impact this has had on how you are feeling. I am sure that members of the forum community will be along soon to share their experiences, however I was wondering if you have been able to get advice about this from your hospital's chemotherapy advice line / hotline or if you had spoken with your clinical team? I would encourage you to contact them so that they can support you to manage the symptoms that you are experiencing.

Here is some information about sickness and cancer drugs from Cancer Research UK that I will share here: cancerresearchuk.org/about-...

Macmillan Cancer Support also have some information on their website: macmillan.org.uk/cancer-inf....

However, this is general information and it is really important that you seek advice for your own individual situation.

I do hope that the symptoms you are experiencing resolve soon. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if there is anything at all we can help with. You can contact the Ovacome support team on 0800 008 7054 or by emailing [e-mail]. Our support service is available Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm.

Best wishes,

Cathryn - Ovacome

[Kazzh]

Hello

I know you're post was a while ago but I'm starting Caelyx next week and wondered how it worked for you as it seems not many have had caelyx alone. I do hope you are OK now 🙏