I will be starting light chemotherapy once a week, and radiation 5 days a week. Can anyone share with me kind?

Question

Can someone kind of explain to me what to expect early on in the treatment, and as I continue it for 6 weeks.

Answer 1

Hello. I am a cervical cancer survivor and both my parents have survived colorectal cancer, so my heart goes out to you.

The chemo/radiation experience is different for everybody depending on the intensity and duration and on the patient him/herself.

I know chemo patients who lost their hair, vomited, etcetera, but I also know many who did not. Most felt tired during the treatment period...

Just know that many have undergone what you are about to do and that there are lots of support groups you can contact by phone or email. In other words, know that you are not alone!

Most likely, you will meet many other chemo patients during your treatment sessions ~ some will become true friends for life.

You are in my prayers. Keep thinking positive and God bless you!

Answer 2

I am a survivor of 8 cancers and went through both radiation and IVC. IVC is intravescular chemotherapy where the chemo was filled into my bladder with a Foley. During IVC I had bleeding, weakness, lost skin and feeling in my fingertips, lost feeling in my feet and had a unsteady gait. I was told this is Lymphadema which is the nerves destroyed from the chemo. There is many other side effects such as depression, short memory, cranial pressure, loss of appetite, loss of toenails and swelling in the limbs. No hair loss occurred. During radiation I sustained rad burns, fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, teeth started decaying, nails became brittle and battled a mix of constipation and diarrhea. Good luck and remember that these are all common and miserable effects but tolerable compared to death.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

so far i have had 12 rounds chemo and 6 weeks radiation...i had no side affects with the chemo.. my dr gave me drugs to prevent nausa ,, vomiting and weight loss...i had a lot of pain and burn from the radiation....

Answer 5

I wish that i could tell you what to expect but i have no experience in this area. I will certainly put you into my thoughts and prayers. Best wishes for a healthy and happy holiday. n