The hospital is 70 miles away & she plans to drive herself to the hospital, begin the radical chemotherapy for 5 days (inpatient) & then family will go get her. It seems weird that she will be 'alone' (no family) for that length of time. I don't know anyone who has had radical chemo, so ...
2006-11-12 08:01:09 · 8 answers · asked by scaredeycat 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Chemotherapy, especially if she is just starting it, is too emotionally draining to have to suffer alone. I think she will greatly appreciate it if you visit her and bring some flowers to liven up the cold hospital room. Just talk to her and tell her how strong she is and ask if there is anything you can bring her..movies, food, etc. People under chemo can have cravings like pregnant ladies.
2006-11-12 08:13:44 · answer #1 · answered by goldengirl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many people don't like to be seen in such a sick state, but at the end of the day, the experience of chemo can leave a patient feeling very lonely, and in despair. I like the first responders suggestion for movies, and foods for cravings.
She'll be sick, but a familiar face is such a blessing at those times.
I've seen families come in with board games, iPods, video games (what do you call those little hand held Game Boy things), magazines, fingernail polish (although the smell makes some sick), make-up...
Be creative. Once I watched a 10 year old learn to knit while she was inpatient.
Good luck :)
2006-11-12 08:27:19 · answer #2 · answered by carmenPI 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone needs to drive her too the hospital and should stay with her while she is inpatient. She will not feel like doing much of anything during her stay and will need help and support, other than the hospital staff. As far as visitors, I would call first. Everyone handles chemo differently.
2006-11-12 08:19:38 · answer #3 · answered by tessasmomy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No one is ever too sick for visitors. Even if you can't go and see them directly. Just knowing someone came is wonderfully uplifting. She may feel she doesn't want to be a burden or such. Or worries about how bad she believes she will look. Most of the folks I've know AFTER it's all over were very appreciative about the love and concern of those who did come to visit.
2006-11-12 08:49:51 · answer #4 · answered by dnisey64 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no she definetely needs visitors to support her my mom had cancer and had chemo and we came to see her every day so yess tell everybody to go see her!
2006-11-12 14:26:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
people with this usaully sleep for a while so most likely she wont want u to visit or she well be sleeping
2006-11-12 08:48:44 · answer #6 · answered by baby_girl_061192 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
please just ask the nurse...
my sister-in-law had leukemia and we visited her ,
if i could do it over again, i would shave my head,
it's so sad...
she was the best of 13 kids...
that's all i can say now
2006-11-12 08:17:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes oh and please answer one of my most recent questions.
2006-11-12 08:51:52 · answer #8 · answered by spring۞beauty 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋