Chemo Impact & required support
Hi Ladies, My Mum will soon be undergoing 4months of Medium Chemo, followed by 5 weeks of Radiation, then 5-10yrs of oral medication. Firstly I'm worried how unwell she will become with the Chemo ...
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Hi @NikkiLea,
The list of side effects that you get from the oncologist is incredibly daunting and it scares the hell out of everyone.
As the ladies have already said it varies greatly and something you just can't know until she starts the treatment. It's important to remember that the list is long and it is "possible" side effects. It does not mean she "will get all of them". As @Afraser has said, some people do get through ok and I feel it is important to hear that especially at the beginning.
I had 3 months of AC and 3 months of Paclitaxel. With AC, the day of, and day 4 were the worst for me then I got back to somewhat normal. The 4th round of AC took longer to recover and was the hardest. I didn't drive to and from AC but Paclitaxel I managed quite fine with driving myself there and back. I had some minor skin issues and sun sensitivity but that was pretty much it with that one. The hardest thing I found with all the chemo was the hot flushes. I managed to keep my hair with cold capping as well so that was helpful.
Radiation (30 rounds) I had zero problems with this apart from a bit of a skin issue the last week. Recovered fast as well.
Throughout all of it (chemo and rads) I worked, shopped, cooked, mowed the yard etc etc, helped run the farm and went out and did all my usual things.
I'm having some hiccups with the hormone therapy, but again some people don't have any problems.
Fingers crossed for your mum and hopefully she doesn't have too many issues.
All the best.
XOXOX
The list of side effects that you get from the oncologist is incredibly daunting and it scares the hell out of everyone.
As the ladies have already said it varies greatly and something you just can't know until she starts the treatment. It's important to remember that the list is long and it is "possible" side effects. It does not mean she "will get all of them". As @Afraser has said, some people do get through ok and I feel it is important to hear that especially at the beginning.
I had 3 months of AC and 3 months of Paclitaxel. With AC, the day of, and day 4 were the worst for me then I got back to somewhat normal. The 4th round of AC took longer to recover and was the hardest. I didn't drive to and from AC but Paclitaxel I managed quite fine with driving myself there and back. I had some minor skin issues and sun sensitivity but that was pretty much it with that one. The hardest thing I found with all the chemo was the hot flushes. I managed to keep my hair with cold capping as well so that was helpful.
Radiation (30 rounds) I had zero problems with this apart from a bit of a skin issue the last week. Recovered fast as well.
Throughout all of it (chemo and rads) I worked, shopped, cooked, mowed the yard etc etc, helped run the farm and went out and did all my usual things.
I'm having some hiccups with the hormone therapy, but again some people don't have any problems.
Fingers crossed for your mum and hopefully she doesn't have too many issues.
All the best.
XOXOX