Chemo.... what to expect??

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  • Nana b
    Nana b Member Posts: 3,030 Member
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    clier said:

    everyone's different...
    Mark,

    I had 12 treatments of FolFox, plus 2 of Sir Spheres; one while in chemo & one 2 months after. Now I'm 3 treatments into another 12 weeks of FolFuri. I didn't lose any hair. FolFox wasn't too bad - a little neuropathy in my feet, some constipation. I have abdominal pain, but it's from swelling in my liver sack (have mets to my liver). With FolFuri, I've had some loss of appetite, some nausea, a little vomiting & some constipation.

    All in all, you have to commit to deal with each side effect as it comes, going to the nurses & docs for ideas, help & meds. It's not pleasant, but it has to be done, right? And yes, everyone's reaction is different!!

    Lots of good advice here
    Lots of good advice here, just remember that chemo is in your secretions....I made sure that my grand babys did not drink after me, or pick up something I was eating.


    Condoms?? I read that some used them, me personally, it was the last thing on my mind so I didn't even entertain the idea! lol

    Hang in there, one step at at time, it will get tough but you can do it!

    I didn't read all the posts here so hope this isn't a duplicate.....

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