Rash from chemotherapy?

[vjo82]

Is it possible to get a rash during or after chemotherapy? I've been on a chemo treatment for 6 months for colon cancer. Have finished treatment 4 weeks ago. Tonight i just noticed a rash on my legs. Could this be from the medicines they used? I believe the meds are called oxaliplatin, leucovorin, and 5 fluoroucracil.

[leaiswonderful]

the rash could be a result of lesions or thinning of a barrier in your intestine

or stomach,


avoid antibiotics


take care

[leaiswonderful]

try icing it a little

then warming up

also take a good probiotic if possible

[Jerry_NJ]

Thanks, always good to get good news.

[vjo82]

Thanks for the reply. i took a Benadryl tablet and it went away. My doctor said its possible but unlikely since it went away so instant. She decided it could've been the soaps or detergents i used.

[Jerry_NJ]

Sorry you haven't gotten a knowledgeable answer. hope even more you have discussed with your doctor -  or at least with someone supporting the doctor.

My wife is in her second round of chemo, and while she has had most of the uncomfortable side-effects I do not recall a rash ever being among them.

Another point which may relate is a "rash" is often listed in the troubling category for many medications I have taken... look up the side effects on those you are taking.  A rash may (may, I do not know in your case) indicate an allergic reaction which should be treated by a doctor.

Well days have passed since your post, hope all is already better and wishing you the best with a cure.