Folfox treatment #7 of 8 and bad reaction. How do I maintain safe bp?

Posted by Lee @leeb123, Oct 7 9:03am

Folfox treatment 7 of 8 and i had a bad reaction. BP and pulse went through the roof. Nurses acted quickly and used their "kit"
After I stabilized, treatment was restarted at slower rate and I was able to
complete.
My primary has struggled along with me to get my BP under control but it gets worse?

Anyone have this experience, your advice is appreciated.

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roywalton | @roywalton | Oct 8 9:56am

Since your primary care physician is struggling to control your BP, ask for a referral to a cardiologist or a hypertension specialist. Chemotherapy can complicate BP management, and a specialist may recommend adjustments to your medications (e.g., beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, or calcium channel blockers) that account for FOLFOX’s effects.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Oct 8 7:03pm

@leeb123, good question. I agree with @roywalton to ask for a referral to a cardiologist. Have you heard about a specialty called cardio-oncology?

Mayo Clinic offers expertise in addressing heart problems (called cardio-oncology), potential or current issues. The Cardio-Oncology Clinic (https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/cardio-oncology-clinic/overview/ovc-20442193) evaluates people prior to cancer treatment and patients who have experienced side effects due their treatment.

You might ask if they have cardio-oncology as a specialty where you receive care.