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Tingy
Member
10 years ago

Going through chemo with young children

Hi everyone,

I've just had 1 cycle of the AC chemo treatment and since then both of my children (2.5yr old toddler who attends daycare; and 8 months old baby who is being cared at home) had been sick with different bugs.

Last week I was supposed to have my 2nd AC treatment but it has been delayed 1 week as I had a skin infection. Then over the weekend I got a temperature over 38 so had to go into ED where they took x-ray, blood and urine tests etc.  The doctors think it's viral but to be on the safe side they gave me some oral antibiotics to take home. 

I'm just wondering if anyone has gone through chemo with young children in daycare?  If so, did you get sick a lot from your kids and that in turn delayed your chemo treatment?  Did you pull them out of daycare or how do you manage your compromised immune system and kids bringing all sorts of illnesses from daycare?

Any experiences or advice are much appreciated.  Thank you!

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  • jd48's avatar
    jd48
    Member
    10 years ago

    Great

    I know they will be able to help you more :)

    Jel

  • Tingy's avatar
    Tingy
    Member
    10 years ago

    Oh Jel that's such a good idea!  So just the general forum where everyone can see?  Will do it straight away! :)  Thanks!

  • jd48's avatar
    jd48
    Member
    10 years ago

    Hi Tingy,

    I am sorry you are having to deal with infections so early on in the treatment. I cannot help you with this unfortunately as I do not have children (I too am undergoing AC) plus as I normally have a very weak immune system and am allergic to antibiotics I have even had to stop working and stay at gome during my course of 4 ACs so as to minimise exposure to bugs... Hubby also got flu vax plus he wears a mask any time he leaves home to try minimise potential of making me ill.

    I know that several women who are currently undergoing Chemo and have small children are dealing with issie of viruses and caring for the little ones but am not sure if they are on the Young Womens Group.

    As tbis group is not overly active if you do not get many responses in the next 24 hours it would be worthwhile reposting on the main forum as I know they are there and are very active.

    All the best

    Jel