More choices and second guessing
Ok, I've lost count of how many hospitalisations I have had since starting chemo on 18 Dec I am beginning to think they should rename the isolation room in ER 'Nadine's Room' as I seem to be there so...
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So glad you are home Nadine. Docs talked about steroids or diuretics for my breathing problems. Sent to cardiologist & Resp specialist. They did lung function tests which were on low side. As I had just finished chemo they decided against steroids & I literally did nothing for weeks till breathing came good. Seriously, just brushing my teeth left me struggling, so I planned my day with lots of rest. It is scary at the time, but does improve. Wonder if your Onc will give you extra steroids or Phenergan to get you through that last dose of chemo? My docs weren't prepared to reduce chemo dose but did give me an extra week to regain strength before my last dose.
on the good side, while I was warned that this made me more at risk of lung problems with radiation, because of their careful CT planning I had it lying face down and lungs didn't get any radiation at all. YAY!
take it easy, get everyone else to pitch in, now is the time for them to look after you. You will make it through this Nadine ??