The doctors are saying that 1 treatment and 3 weeks off for 12 weeks (total of 3 treatments) won't make you too sick to work. Is this true? I thought chemotherapy in general made you sick.
Please answer only if you have experience with chemotherapy.
Thanks
2007-03-07 08:01:21 · 9 answers · asked by nokhada5 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
I had chemo myself and I have to say, it depends on the chemo. I received four times of chemo on the similar schedule of three weeks off. Some of the chemo made me feel sick, some didn't. The one I had towards the end I actually asked the nurse "are you sure this is chemo?" because even my hair started comming back.
I worked as much as possible because working gave me something to do and something to think about other than cancer. I think some of the side effects that are expected with chemo can happen just because they are expected. (In my experience.)
Just know that if you do have some side effects that your doctor will be there for you. Tell them everything that is going on with your body. Sometimes they can give you medicines to counteract any side effects, like nausea.
No one person can say, "oh, you will definately get sick because I got sick" because that's simply not true. There are side effects, yes, but your body is different than my body and what makes me sick may only be a minor issue for you.
Please know even though it seems like it takes forever, it will be over before you know it. Even if you do get sick, it won't be for a long time. If I got sick, it was for less than a week and that leaves you two good weeks. I received treatment on Weds, and my response really depended on the drug. Sometimes I was better by Friday, sometimes not. The treatment is definately worth it, sick or no, even if it doesn't feel that way at the time.
I'm sending you my thoughts through this little text box. Included is extra strength, cancer-killing thoughts. Be kind to yourself.
2007-03-07 09:07:55 · answer #1 · answered by temaleth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom just got done with 2 treatments a week, every other week, for 8 weeks. She tried to work through it and the weeks she didn't have her chemo-pak were good. But the farther along she went, the more tired and sick she got. She did work through it, but with shorter days and many days she went in for an hour or 2 at the most. When she was done, she went right back to her 10 hour days and is feeling great! It's been 2 weeks and remission seems to be holding! You will have to see how you feel after the treatments. Some people react more than others and depending on if you get a booster drug, you can have a better experience. Hope this helps and if you have any more questions, please write to me and I will answer the best you can. I have seen my sister, mother, aunt, and my self through cancer - yes, we have the cancer gene and go to the Mayo. Either way - good luck I wish all the best for you.
2007-03-07 16:13:36 · answer #2 · answered by mel m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since your Dr's. spacing your treatments by 3 wks apart ... You might have some negative reactions after each treatment is done. The day of & after your might not feel on top of the world. It also depends on how strong the chemo is. Good Luck ... Marie
2007-03-07 16:14:32 · answer #3 · answered by Marie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-07 18:32:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Request Zofran.........it REALLY helps. Both my parents took it during chemo and were not nauseous. No matter what it makes you feel run down. My mom was able to work for the whole 6 mo. of her chemo. with just a few days off now and then to rest. The Zofran really helped her not to be sick.
2007-03-07 16:07:27 · answer #5 · answered by DuneFL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have never know of this type my mom had 32 round 1 a week she did get sick and lost her hair but there is a chance it could work i hope it does the cancer must not have been bad
2007-03-08 06:18:06 · answer #6 · answered by mountainchowpurple 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends onto what kind of chemotherapy it is since not all chemo's will get you sick.
2007-03-07 22:28:23 · answer #7 · answered by Roxas of Organization 13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have done this with many patients who had no trouble with it. It depends some on the individual.
2007-03-07 16:12:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends. You may be OK to work - many are. I didn't work, but I probably could have.
Best wishes
2007-03-09 08:54:24 · answer #9 · answered by Char 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋