My mom is struggling with cancer very bad. She says after she gets her chemo she has pain so bad that she can't stand it. She says she wants to stop the chemo because it just hurts to bad. What will happen to her if she stops the treatment? Thanks for your time.
2006-09-23 07:49:44 · 8 answers · asked by fluff_ball 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Please, call your Mom's doctor and tell him that she if thinking of stopping the chemo. He will be able to tell you what she might expect..There may also be something the doctor could give her for the pain she feels after receiving the chemo.....Really ONLY the doctor can answer this question...
2006-09-23 07:56:06 · answer #1 · answered by lorac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a cancer survivor I know how bad chemo is but you need your mom to discuss her concerns with her oncologist and explain what the pain is and that it is so bad that she wants to stop. He/She should be giving her meds to help this pain but sometimes it is not enough. She needs to have open communication with the doc and explain what is going on. If you stop the chemo the cancer will not get better. Talk about your concerns. If the doc won't help get a new one who will but don't stop the treatment. Be as positive and supportive of your mom you can and encourage her that it will be ok and help her as much as you can. She needs all the love and support as possible as well from you and her docs! Good Luck!!!!
2006-09-23 08:33:38 · answer #2 · answered by natmys333 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I'm sorry to hear about you mom. Y'all need to talk to her oncologist about her pain. There are many wonderful medications available today so there is really no reason for a patient to be in that much pain.
Talk to your mom and find out what SHE wants. She may want to quit the chemo because she is just tired of fighting and wants to be able to die. Often a patient gets tired of the pain, nausea, and just tired of the cancer and they want to quit chemo, but will continue because they think the family will be upset if they quit. So, it's important to find our what your mom wants.
If she wants to quit the chemo, have her oncologist refer her to hospice. They will be able to get her pain under control, help with medicines related to the cancer, provide comfort (both physically and spiritually). Your family will be able to make many decisions about her care along with the hospice team.
Good luck!
2006-09-23 08:05:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell the doc. that she is in pain. i had five chemo's and had no pain. if she stops treatment the cancer will spread. it was spreading on me but i took the treatments. that was 8 years ago. your mom can get pain meds from the dr. ask the dr. why the chemo is hurting her. good luck and i will pray for you and your mom
2006-09-23 09:53:28 · answer #4 · answered by lefftylucy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chemo is no fun. I start mine on Monday. But I know I'm gonna do it because that is the only way to get out of cancer. Tell her that you'll be with her through the whole thing and once she gets through it she'll be stronger and proud of herself for making it... not to forget she'll probably be better!
2006-09-23 11:13:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why doesn't the doctor give her pain medicine to help her over the rough spots? if she stops the treatment, the cancer will not be stopped. Everything depends upon how bad the cancer is & what treatment she is receiving. Good luck, Honey - I know how hard it must be for you & your family. God bless!
2006-09-23 07:54:46 · answer #6 · answered by Da Bomb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she'll never get well and the worst she could die. advise her to adhere with the chemo, your support will be a great help to her.
2006-09-23 07:53:25 · answer #7 · answered by Greta 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please talk with her oncologist about this.
Really, we only have experiences here, we are not professionals.
There could be many reasons for her wanting to stop. YOU need
to talk to her and her oncologist and her family physician NOW!!
good luck to you all
2006-09-23 07:53:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋