Hello,
Just curious if anyone has had a bad reaction to 5FU like I have? When I was in the pump for the first two rounds of FOLFOX chemo, I experienced severe chest pressure and was sent to the ER because they thought I was going to have a heart attack. I have since switched to Xeloda and then take the Oxiliplaitin by pump, but was put on a long acting nitroglycerin daily pill to help protect my heart and prevent further 'heart attacks'.
I am about to begin FOLFOX round #9 tomorrow, and I am very concerned about any long term damage that this 5FU drug may be doing to my otherwise perfectly healthy heart. My oncologist is very concerned about this as well and has considering ending my chemo at my next appointment because of it. I have had an echo-cardio gram done and no news there (which is good news!), but I am still very concerned about any long term side effects.
Has anyone been through anything similar to this? I have been unable to find much help when I search online.
Thanks!