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dh back on Chemo

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Blandmum · 01/05/2007 19:30

The last round hit him so hard they gave him 2 weeks off. They also reduced the dose to 80%. he had his dose at lunch time

Poor man had already been violently sick twice. And this is insipte of 3 different anti emetics. I don't think that he can carry on like this for much longer, even if they have said the treatment can continue

The thing is the two weeks off were almost like having the old dh back, before the cancer and before the chemo

Bastard fucking disease

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Mhamai · 01/05/2007 20:41

Oh MB

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imaginaryfriend · 01/05/2007 20:46

You poor things.

How long does he have to have the chemo for? Will it buy him a lot of extra time? If so it's got to be worth struggling through although it's a nightmare. I've seen the effects of chemo a few times now and dreaded having it happen to someone very close to me.

Wishing you so much love and luck and strength xxx

wrinklytum · 01/05/2007 20:49

Poor dh ,Mb.Sending hugs and best wishes to you both.What anti-emetics have been tried?Am assuming Zofran (ondansetron) with chemo.Other mainstays usually cyclizine and maxalon.If nausea/vomiting really problematic at work we have been sometimes known to use lorazepam ( a benzodiazapine) which can have anti-emetic properties or even a small dose of steroid such as dexamethasone which also can have antiemetic effect.( with latter two drugs being for anti-sickness is not their main role usually.Have used them if someone really troubled with nausea/vomiting though)Might be worth nagging if sickness really troublesome.Thinking of you both.

Califrau · 01/05/2007 20:50

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hoxtonchick · 01/05/2007 20:50
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Polgara2 · 01/05/2007 20:53

So sorry MB, it's horrible isn't it. I wonder if it would be worth trying that BioStrath that I mentioned on your other thread. DH stepfather did find it a help when he was going through exactly the same thing.

MaloryTowers · 01/05/2007 20:58

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spudmasher · 01/05/2007 20:59

Bloody awful.

unknownrebelbang · 01/05/2007 21:02

My thoughts are with you all.

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Blandmum · 01/05/2007 21:02

He can't take steriods because they mess with his diabetes.

I can see where you are coming from re the benzos. But he is already so wiped out by the chemo, it would make him even more sleepy.

You have to wonder if it is worth 5 days of extreme exhaustion and nausea for two better days

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Budababe · 01/05/2007 21:03

So not fair. Hope your poor DH manges to find something that may help the sickness.

I have found acupuncture v. good in teh past for other things. It may be worth a try.

I think of you both often.

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Blandmum · 01/05/2007 21:04

He is on ondansetron, cyclazine and metoclopromide

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WendyWeber · 01/05/2007 21:06

If he didn't take the chemo, what would happen, mb? Would the fluid come back?

Dottydot · 01/05/2007 21:07

Thinking of you MB and also wondering if acupuncture might do any good? I was a real cynic but found it brilliant for my crappy knee, which I know isn't the same, but it might be worth a try for the nausea? Lots of love xxx

motherinferior · 01/05/2007 21:07

Bastard bastard disease. I too echo the acupuncture recommendation, as it worked for DP's mum to counter the effects of her chemo.

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Blandmum · 01/05/2007 21:08

he'll die. which he will any way. It is all just time. His choice and I'll back him either way

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thedogsbollox · 01/05/2007 21:09

MB - it is a pig of a disease

If he reduces the amount of chemo he is having to a round every 2 weeks do you know what the impact on his wellbeing is likely to be?

It must be so tough to watch him go through this

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WendyWeber · 01/05/2007 21:10

What does he think? Will this buy enough more time to be worth it? How long would it be before he felt terrible again without the chemo?

It only seems like a few days since you were talking about how good he was feeling. Cancer is a vicious thing.

sauce · 01/05/2007 21:11

You are so very brave, martianbishop. Maybe you don't feel brave but it comes through in all your posts. I admire you. Please stay with us this time. Hugs to you & dh.

Nightynight · 01/05/2007 21:18

wishing you all much strength.

wrinklytum · 01/05/2007 21:30

Oh,MB.Poor dh and you.The intravenous stuff is a real pig isn't it?The sickness bit is often worst at this point (You will be aware of this anyhow I am sure.)I hope he feels less sick soon.Does he have anti-emetics to go home on?I know we have given diabetics low dose steroids in past (but monitored blood glucose carefully because of risk of levels rising)and can see what you mean as the poor man does not want the extra complication of high sugar levels.Also can see your point re sleepiness and lorazepam.Its a b@@@@@@ of a disease isn't it.Racking my brains to think of anything else that may be useful.Hugs.

slowreader · 01/05/2007 21:38

Poor bloke. I really hope he feels better in the morning. I hope you all do.

yoyo · 01/05/2007 21:38

So sorry to read this MB. It is most certainly a "bastard fucking disease".