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My name is Jess I am 35 with a husband and a beautiful 4 year daughter, last friday I went through my first chemo and fuck me i am very close to not going back. I have contracted the flu and have not ...
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Hi Jessica. The flu while having chemo is not helpful, though it is really common to have flu like symptoms after treatment--aches, pains, generally feeling like shit. Particularly if you have had a Neulasta shot to keep your white cells going--did you have to have a jab in the belly the day after treatment? That particular little gem can make some people truly miserable for a few days.
You will have been prepped about taking your temp, do it religiously. If it goes up, for any reason, get yourself into ED straight away. This stuff is serious.
Regarding food, you know, they won't starve. They may not be happy, but no-one is going to develop rickets or scurvy while you are out of action. 4 year olds are pretty resilient little suckers and husbands can figure out where to source a couple of really nutritious meals a week. No-one gets a prize for knocking themselves out during chemo, all it does is make you feel worse, you will probably get a few days grace before your next treatment where you can do some catching up. Cheery thought, hey?
It's worth talking to the social worker about what help is available, you may be able to access some home care services which might make things easier. Marg xx