What doctor do I talk to?

Jodisgoing180
Jodisgoing180 Member Posts: 97
in Uterine/Endometrial Cancer #1

I am 8 weeks done with chemotherapy.  Since around 2 weeks ago, I have been breaking out in hives. They haven't been itchy, until recently, last week they started to itch like crazy.  They are all over my body.  I think they are related to the chemotherapy.  Do I contact my regular doctor, or my oncologist?

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  • TeddyandBears_Mom
    TeddyandBears_Mom Member Posts: 1,814 Member
    #2
    Since you are 8 weeks out

    Since you are 8 weeks out from chemo, I would start with my GP. They tend to look more broadly at symptoms in my opinion.

    I hope you get some relief asap. I had hives once from a drug reaction. It was miserable! By the way, you might want to try some Benedryl while you wait to get in to the doctor. It will help.

    Love and Hugs

    Cindi

  • pinky104
    pinky104 Member Posts: 574 Member
    #3
    Hives

    I agree to call your GP.  Six weeks after chemo seems like a long time for developing an allergic reaction to it.  I used to work in an ER (as a Medical Records employee) and the usual culprits were drugs, new detergents, soaps, body lotions, foods, etc.  I even saw a few cases of hives from a change in the outdoor temperature.

  • Jodisgoing180
    Jodisgoing180 Member Posts: 97
    #4
    Thanks!
     

    Thanks!

     

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