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    Is low BP a side effect of FOLFOX6?

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    My husband is being treated for ca bowel. Finished this round of chemo on Wednesday. BP is low today 84/64
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    Thank you for your question.

    Hypotension or low blood pressure can occur in various situations following chemotherapies, but FOLFOX 6 is not known to be a direct cause of this.

    Side effects such as vomiting and diarrhoea may cause your husband to become dehydrated which in turn can result in causing low blood pressure.

    FOLFOX 6 is known to have some cardiovascular related side effects but these can vary considerably depending on the individual.

    It is important you discuss these concerns with your husband’s chemotherapy nurse and oncologist to help you know what to expect and in order to understand why he is experiencing certain symptoms. I am sorry we cannot be more specific for you.

    You may also be interested to read some of the information available on the Bowel Cancer Australia website including:

    • Bowel Cancer: Surgery & Treatment - http://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/bca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=149&Itemid=302

    •Living with bowel cancer - http://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/bca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=459&Itemid=303

    •Bowel cancer: What I Need to Ask - http://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/bca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=325&Itemid=47

    Kind Regards,

    Tammy
    Bowel Cancer Australia Nurse Adviser
    www.bowelcanceraustralia.org

    Please Note: The information provided by Bowel Cancer Australia’s Nurse and Nutritionist Advisory Services is intended for Australian residents as a reference guide only. It is not a substitute for independent professional advice and is not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or disorder.

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