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Bleeding from the nose is not an uncommon side-effect of some chemotherapy drugs. Usually this is minor, and consists of just minor blood spotting on the handkerchief, particularly in the morning. The problem is worse in drier weather. This problem is caused by fragility in the mucus membranes of the nose caused by certain chemotherapy drugs. Chemotherapy regimes that include the drug 5-fluorouracil, or methotrexate, are particularly prone to cause this problem. There is usually no need to be alarmed by minor spotting of blood from the nose. You should only be concerned if there is heavy or uncontrolled bleeding which could occasionally be a sign that the blood platelets are low, or could be an indication of some quite separate problem. | Beating Nausea | Alopecia (Hair loss) | Low blood counts and Infection | Menstrual changes and Infertility | Bad taste 'Dysgeusia' | Mouth Soreness and Ulceration | Indigestion and Heartburn | Changes in Mental Function | Nose Bleeds | Bad smells | Diarrhoea | Anaemia | Fatigue | Depression | | What's New | FAQ Page | Living with chemotherapy | Dietary Advice | Exercise | The Flu Vaccine | Insomnia | Marijuana | Alternative Medicine | Managing Menopause | Advice to Carers | Breast Cancer | Pain | Useful Tips | Chemotherapy: The What and How | MRI Screening | | Your Cancer Information | | Return Home | New Patients | Services and Clinics | Useful Links | Contact Us | Download Page | Cancer Information | |
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