Hello. I had my first chemo infusion with Gemcitabine on Friday March 21. I have just noticed today that the upper side of my right hand is suddenly very red and bruised looking. Yet it was the underside of my arm, near the wrist t that I had the chemo needle. Is this the rash that is referred to in he side effects for the drug?
The side effects of Gemcitabine are pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding, numbness or weakness, nausea, diarrhea, or headache. Other side effects may occur. Gemcitabine can lower the blood cell counts that help the body fight infection, making you more susceptible to infections. Regular blood tests are needed while taking this medication. Regards Chat Doctor.