i've read artciles and such, and i've even bought a couple of books. i have cervical cancer that have gone into my ovaries and my doctor wants to give me 3 weeks of chemo... what should i expect? is there any preparing i need to do, bring with me? i'm doing this alone, my family has abandoned me. can i have sex? (i'm gay) i'm so scared and so worried, will i be able to even go out while i'm recieving treatment?
2007-01-09 07:04:07 · 8 answers · asked by porky 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
My prayers are with you...
Please as I tell all people that have to go through this alone...
Don't give up remain strong even at your weakest moments in life, i belie if you have a will to live, you can beat this disease...
If I could do anything to help you out let me know.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you, be strong live strong and don't worry everything is going to be alright...
2007-01-09 09:31:51 · answer #1 · answered by joy ride 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chemo can take several hours so bring a good book or if you have a lap top you can bring that and watch a movie. Where I went they had a TV but the reception wasn't very good. You will sit in a very comfortable recliner chair and will be administered some pre-meds, which will consist of steroids and antihistimines to help your body better tolerate the chemo drugs. All this will be done intravenously. You can talk to other patients getting chemo, get up to use the bathroom, if needed. Even have something to eat or drink. You may feel a little naseous or get antsy or drowsey. The medical staff will be there with you and will closely monitor how you respond to the medications. It would be a very good idea to bring a friend who will drive you home afterwards, at least for the first time, just until you know how your body will respond. Some people get very sleepy.
I went through chemo and radiation 2 1/2 years ago for breast cancer. The drugs might be different for the different types of cancer but the process is similar.
One of the things that kept me going when I felt up to it was being intimate with my partner. Even if we didn't have sex, the close bond and touching is very healing.
Good luck to you. If you want someone to talk to, please contact me.
2007-01-09 09:59:12 · answer #2 · answered by knittinmama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I just finished 4 rounds of chemo for breast cancer, stage 1. I would highly recommend praying & doing some deep introspection during this challenging time. Turn it into a positive opportunity to address your lifestyle & choices & quite possibly righting wrongs with family. Trust me, I know this is easier said than done & I am not judging but overall you need peace of mind as much as possible right now. Outside of that, don't have any expectations because all people react differently physically depending on the drugs, amount of them and your overal tolerance. Surround yourself with those that are truly supportive & there for you. God Bless!
2007-01-09 09:07:40 · answer #3 · answered by COblonde 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had friend go through chemo when he found out he had testicular cancer, expect to get sick he said it felt like the flu especially the first few times, honestly he said smoking weed was the only thing that got him through it cause the weed would dull his pain and give him an appetite- good luck and a speedy recovery
2007-01-09 07:14:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not such a thing as three weeks of chemo..... ovarian cancer has to have a major debulking surgery then 6 rounds of chemo. that last 6 months.I think you need a new doctor
2007-01-09 09:10:20 · answer #5 · answered by zarem 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is the name of the drug?
I'm currently on taxol and have had adriamycin and cytoxin. All are horrible. It depends on your dose as well. I've seen women in the IV room eating, talking on the phone, using ipods.
When I go I have to get drugged up because I throw up otherwise. Just bad associations from being on high dose adriamycin.
2007-01-09 11:23:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
May God help you. Ask for His forgiveness that's Allah. As far as Chemotherapy is concerned no special management is required, only the common side effects are abdominal discomfort , nausea, vertigo, vomiting and diarrhea, and later loss of hair. This will disappear with time. NO SEX.
I hope it's the last chance Allah has given you so revert to Muslim as all prophets (pbut), and follow Islam strictly. go to Mecca & Medina and drink Water there called ZUM ZUM, remember only Muslims are allowed.
2007-01-09 10:54:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Um, I wouldn't be worrying about sex and/or dating right now.
Why has your family abandoned you? Or did you cut them off? Sounds really dramatic to me. You need to get your priorities straight.
2007-01-09 07:12:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋