My daughter had a breast rewmoved aug 28th 2006 she has had one of 14 chemo treatments. I have been told everyone don't get really sick when taking these treatments but I don't honestly believe that. can anyone that has had it tell me more? Thanks
2006-09-18 11:51:13 · 14 answers · asked by all4u2c_2 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Chemo is a poison. the poison kills parts of you as well as the cancer. Your white blood count may be low and make you more susceptible to other major illnesses, but some people do not get sick.
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2006-09-18 11:58:02 · answer #1 · answered by Natural healer 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Of my family members who had to undergo chemo as a cancer treatment, not everyone responded the same. Some did much better than others. Even the ones who seemed to tolerate chemo better than others still had periods where they did get sick form the chemo.
One of my best friends felt really tired -- almost like having the flu -- the day after her chemo treatment and then she would get back to work and would be fine until her next treatment. My father-in-law tolerated chemo and radiation VERY WELL. However, at one point his blood count got so low he had to be in the hospital for a couple days, but other than that he did great (he would leave work for his treatments during his lunch break and then return to work after the treatment).
Hang in there. Your daughter will do better knowing you are supporting her. She will not know how her body will react until she starts treatment. And even if she feels bad after the first one, there is still hope that the others won't affect her as bad. Have her pay attention to her nutrition during chemo and that seems to help too.
Good Luck and God Bless!!!
2006-09-18 12:37:06 · answer #2 · answered by LasVegasMomma 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately you've been given a LOT of misinfomation! Not all people get sick! As a matter of fact that is not the normal course! Much depends on the type of treatment she's getting and her own constitution. Many go through chemo with little to no side effects. A good positive support system and a belief system along with a credible doctor are the key ingredients. Many people love to tell you horror stories (remember when you were pregnant?) Also people love to tell you they have the miracle cure. If this were true it would be worth trillions. Supplements are ok but check first with her nurses or doctor. Some of them will thin her blood or other things that could harm her. Everyone holds their hand out for your money with things that just don't work. As for detroying all her good cells this simple isn't true. Think of weeds and trees. Your body is the tree- cancer is the weed. You can kill the weed because it's ussually a weak plant but some damage to leaves might happen in the process. There are many non sedating drugs that will prevent nausea but beware- anticipatory nausea is the hardest to overcome (the belief that you will get sick no matter what). Please speak with her nurses and tell them your concerns. Do you go with her to treatments? You might be surprised what really goes on in a cancer clinic! Without any hesitation I think cancer patients are the most incredible, brave, kind, caring, and patient people in the world. Don't judge something without experiencing it first. Please be there for her- she needs you now more than ever!
2006-09-18 12:54:20 · answer #3 · answered by Cyndi S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My Aunt had a difficult time with Chemo she often got pneumonia while she was doing her treatments because her white blood cell counts were so low. Chemo doesn't pick and choose between good cells and bad ones, they all get attacked. The best thing to do is to take lots of vitamins, sometimes that can be hard to keep down so drink vitamin enriched substances such as ensure (if she doesn't like the taste of them then just put a little chocolate syrup in it). Hopefully she won't get sick at all :-D I'll say a prayer for her.
2006-09-18 12:03:07 · answer #4 · answered by Reesie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WIth breast cancer chemo, there are often many pre-meds given in the IV bags with the chemo drugs to prevent nausea. There should also be pills sent home with the patient to take for nausea as well. There are many different chemo drugs used, so these things can vary alot, but the most important thing with nausea meds is to take them on schedule even if you don't feel sick, that way you prevent the nausea, once you start to throw up, you cannot take pills and keep them down, so it is best to take all the nausea meds as directed even if you think you don't need them at the moment.
2006-09-19 00:41:41 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every person that I know that has chemo treatments have gotten very ill. some lose hair, some have no apatite, some get physically ill, I can't suggest anything except what a doctor can not usually prescribe but I'll give you a hint go to any local teenage hangout and you can get it five leaves green. It helped my mother in law, she lost a tremendous amount of weight from not being able to keep things down and had debilitating migraines after her chemo, but this seemed to help, after she tried it her migraines lessened and she was wanting to eat again and she kept it down. You can speak to your doctor about it because in certain circumstances it can be prescribed probably alot safer too.
2006-09-18 12:02:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not everyone gets really sick but some do ...If you have chosen this path of treatment (together) than support her give her courage and tell her you love her.... stay w/ her this is a powerful thing to do together...There are many drugs for anti nausea that might help... just don't give up! join groups that you can voice you concerns and feelings in... usually available where she is getting chemo...what ever you believe in: prayer, meditation , help from friends , all of this do it...I wish you HOPE and LOVE and PEACE...
2006-09-18 12:00:24 · answer #7 · answered by red heads ha! 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The vast majority of people on chemotherapy treatment have side effects. These will vary in degree. There are different types of treatments and it depends on the amount, length of time and what other functions are interrupted due to the drug. Currently, there are many drugs that can ease the symptoms and side effects. There are also new medicines that can minimize the nausea. It is a very aggressive treatment and depending on the need to eradicate the cancer will determine how sick she will become. It varies from patient to patient and it is impossible to predict how her body will react. Good luck to you both.
2006-09-18 14:06:10 · answer #8 · answered by jodie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am currently going thro' chemo treatments and I get sick but my Dr. told me that not everyone does, some people have very mild side effects. It depends on the type and amount of chemo you recieve.
2006-09-18 22:27:58 · answer #9 · answered by lyleanme 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i haven't had chemo but i know people who have. the problem with chemo is that it decrease you white blood cells, the protectors of your body, so you are vulnerable to sickness. the intesity of the illness just depends on how long she's been on the treatment and if she's taking anything to increase her white cell count. you're white blood cells are trying to fight this new intruder into the body but they keep dying off so it's hard to not get sick and you also can't build up any immunity.
I hope you and your daughter are doing ok and i'll pray for you both.
2006-09-18 12:01:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋