Experiences with Having Chemotherapy Treatments
Chemotherapy is a common drug treatment that uses strong chemicals to destroy fast-growing cancer cells. However, chemotherapy often damages healthy cells. There are many different types of chemotherapy, ways it is administered, and side effects. Every patient reacts to chemotherapy differently. Here is some information about what to expect through chemotherapy from patients with firsthand experiences and insights.
There are extensive side effects to chemotherapy. The real question is - ‘How will I deal with the side effects of chemo?’. There are resources you can use such as, ChemoCare.com and the American Cancer Society’s guide to chemotherapy, to find out ways to deal with the side effects. WhatNexters have suggested finding distractions, forms of exercise, supplements, changing diet, drinking lots of water, sugar free candies for dry mouth, doing things to make yourself feel good about your appearance (manicure, pedicure, massage, etc.), and keeping a detailed list of side effects for your doctor.
You can know everything there is to know about chemotherapy, and still not know what you need to know. The best advice on coping through chemotherapy comes from those that have gone through it themselves. Explore what others have been through regarding chemotherapy, ask questions, and get firsthand feedback on your specific chemotherapy treatment.
Don't forget to view our Beginner's Guide to Cancer.
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Chemotherapy
Drug or Chemo Therapy
Recently started Folfiri, and my first 2 cycles have gone surprisingly smoothly. However, I'm not up to full dosage yet, and they h...
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Chemotherapy
Drug or Chemo Therapy
Had a port inserted for the chemo infusion, was a good decision.
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Chemotherapy
Drug or Chemo Therapy
hopefully start it on 10-7-19
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Chemotherapy
Drug or Chemo Therapy
It went much better then expected.
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Chemotherapy
Drug or Chemo Therapy
I went from diagnosis at dr office to hospital to start EPOCH chemo for aggressive B cell nhl. No time to think or prepare. Lot of t...
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Chemotherapy
Drug or Chemo Therapy
many, many types up till now
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Chemotherapy
Drug or Chemo Therapy
I was unable to complete the all 6 treatment's of TCHP due to the side effect's landing me in the hospital after number 4 and losing...
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Chemotherapy
Drug or Chemo Therapy
Chemotherapy has not been easy. The first week is very bad. Other weeks I recover OK. I can’t wait until this is over.
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Chemotherapy
Drug or Chemo Therapy
Felt sick and achy most of the time. Like having the flu for 3 months.
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Chemotherapy
Drug or Chemo Therapy
Because it was front line therapy for me, my 6 rounds of carbo, taxol and avastin went very well for me.
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Chemotherapy
Drug or Chemo Therapy
Right now I am 1 dose in and my GI tract is in revolt. Diarrhea took anti-nausea and now I am constipated and have severe indigesti...
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Chemotherapy
Drug or Chemo Therapy
Weak / weight loss / non repairable hole in mouth palate
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