Hi,
Just about to start chemo in a week or so I believe. I havent met with oncologist yet, so there are lots of things I don't know about chemo ( actually theres nothing at all I do know about it ). Don't know if its true but I've been told that your body is somewhat 'toxic' after or during treatment. Apart from my hubby and kids I own 4 beautiful rescue cats and I am wondering if anyone knows if my chemo can have a bad effect o them? Thanks ladies!
Thanks Leonie,
That makes me feel better. I could not imagine not being within touching distance of my animals ( chemo affected or not ). You are so lucky you had your trusty companion by your side when you needed him. God bless him! Thanks for the insight again, I am about to start my 'chemo trip' next week. Very, very scared and even contemplated not doing it, but has to be done!
Welcome to this wonderful site (if this is your first post). Yes chemo does make our excretions toxic. It is really important to be extra "clean" and careful whiilst on chemo. Your oncology nurses will explain it all to you. As Julia has stated your immune system will definately be impaired and you should remember to protect yourself and others. As for pets - they are our GIFT. Our old German Shepherd was diagnosed with a tumour in his tummy a month after my last diagnosis. We had a choice of a) putting him to sleep b) an operation that he probably wouldn't have made it through and c) taking him home with steriods to "see how he went". I was not prepared to let him go without a fight. So we took him home and gave him the steroids and lots of love. I had to go away from home for 6 weeks to have radiation treatment and amazingly he was still alive on my return. Then it was time for chemo. My wish was for him to be by my side during this tough time - and he was. I finished chemo in June and he passed away at the end of August. When I was really sick from the chemo (toxic and my immune system very low) I didn't have immediate contact with him but I was thankful that he was "around". I am sure that your cats will be of enormous comfort to you during this challenge.XLeonie
Welcome to this wonderful site (if this is your first post). Yes chemo does make our excretions toxic. It is really important to be extra "clean" and careful whiilst on chemo. Your oncology nurses will explain it all to you. As Julia has stated your immune system will definately be impaired and you should remember to protect yourself and others. As for pets - they are our GIFT. Our old German Shepherd was diagnosed with a tumour in his tummy a month after my last diagnosis. We had a choice of a) putting him to sleep b) an operation that he probably wouldn't have made it through and c) taking him home with steriods to "see how he went". I was not prepared to let him go without a fight. So we took him home and gave him the steroids and lots of love. I had to go away from home for 6 weeks to have radiation treatment and amazingly he was still alive on my return. Then it was time for chemo. My wish was for him to be by my side during this tough time - and he was. I finished chemo in June and he passed away at the end of August. When I was really sick from the chemo (toxic and my immune system very low) I didn't have immediate contact with him but I was thankful that he was "around". I am sure that your cats will be of enormous comfort to you during this challenge.XLeonie
Welcome to this wonderful site (if this is your first post). Yes chemo does make our excretions toxic. It is really important to be extra "clean" and careful whiilst on chemo. Your oncology nurses will explain it all to you. As Julia has stated your immune system will definately be impaired and you should remember to protect yourself and others. As for pets - they are our GIFT. Our old German Shepherd was diagnosed with a tumour in his tummy a month after my last diagnosis. We had a choice of a) putting him to sleep b) an operation that he probably wouldn't have made it through and c) taking him home with steriods to "see how he went". I was not prepared to let him go without a fight. So we took him home and gave him the steroids and lots of love. I had to go away from home for 6 weeks to have radiation treatment and amazingly he was still alive on my return. Then it was time for chemo. My wish was for him to be by my side during this tough time - and he was. I finished chemo in June and he passed away at the end of August. When I was really sick from the chemo (toxic and my immune system very low) I didn't have immediate contact with him but I was thankful that he was "around". I am sure that your cats will be of enormous comfort to you during this challenge.XLeonie
