Chemo update

Diya
Diya Member Posts: 93
in Uterine/Endometrial Cancer #1

I have not logged in a couple of weeks. Just read through the new messages. Thought i'd give you an update on my mum's chemo also. She has had 2 chemo so far. Just carboplatin. It has been quite difficult 6 weeks so far. First chemo resulted in a clot near her heart so she was hospitalised. Her normal heart rate is very high now as the breathing is affecting her heart. Then her blood counts were very low so the second treatment was delayed. So far she has not felt any improvement in her breathing. Her cancer is quite heavily spread through her lungs. Not sure if she should have felt better by now? She is due for next chemo in one week. Hoping she is ok this time to receive it. Today she got a constant chest pain. Gave her pain killers for now. Will take her to hospital if no improvement. Trying to stay positive and taking each moment at a time. Cancer really sucks! So looking forward to the day cancer cure is discovered and this discussion board is no longer required!!

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  • beccabtown
    beccabtown Member Posts: 234
    edited October 2016 #2
    I'm so sorry to hear your

    I'm so sorry to hear your mother has had such a difficult time. I hope the treatments get easier. She's very fortunate to have you for a daughter!!!!

  • Actiquser
    Actiquser Member Posts: 3
    edited October 2016 #3
    Chemo update

    Hello Diya,

    I too am sorry your mother is having such a bad time with the chemo. I too had Carboplatin and Taxol it was tough to say the least.

    Have you read anything on the new lazer knife/ cyber knife for lung mets its  just a thought.

    Let us know how your mother gets on wishing her a speedy recovery from the clot. I got multiple lung clots and survived

    Wishing you both well and lots of warm hugs xxx

  • janaes
    janaes Member Posts: 799 Member
    #4
    I sure would like a cure from

    I sure would like a cure from cancer too. Im so sorry that chemo has been hard on your mum.  Im glad your taking it a moment at a time.  That truely does help dealing with this crazy cancer.  Im so glad your mum is making progress.  Chemo number 3 comming up.  Way to go!!!

  • MAbound
    MAbound Member Posts: 1,168 Member
    edited October 2016 #5
    We don't refer to it as a battle for nothing!

    You and your mom are showing such courage and strength! It is so tough to get through chemo treatments under the best of circumstances and that much harder with other issues to cope with such as your mother has. She is so blessed to have your support as she fights her battle. Sending you both my thoughts and prayers for the stamina to get through this difficult time.

  • TeddyandBears_Mom
    TeddyandBears_Mom Member Posts: 1,811 Member
    #6
    Diya, I hope your Mom is able

    Diya, I hope your Mom is able to get her next treatment and will tolerate it with less side effects this time.

    Stay strong and know that you are a shining star in her journey.

    Love and Hugs,

    Cindi

  • Soup52
    Soup52 Member Posts: 908 Member
    edited October 2016 #7
    Your mom is so lucky to have

    Your mom is so lucky to have you for support! It probably means more to her than you can ever imagine! Praying that her next treatment doesn't have as terrible effects.

  • LindyLu
    LindyLu Member Posts: 72
    #8
    So sorry

    I can't say how sorry I am to hear about your Mom's chemo troubles.  I agree with others, she is so lucky to have you at her side battling this thing!  You'll get through it...stay strong.  Hope all goes well this next time.  Sending love and hugs to both of you. ~LL

  • rcdeman
    rcdeman Member Posts: 263 Member
    #9
    So sorry to hear this Diya.

    So sorry to hear this Diya. Praying that your mom gets the relief that she needs to breathe normally again without pain and difficulty.

    I pray that you both get through this,
    Rebecca

  • Kvdyson
    Kvdyson Member Posts: 789
    #10
    Diya, how is your Mom doing?

    Diya, how is your Mom doing? Is she well enough for her next round of chemo this week? Praying that she is feeling better and able to continue with her treatments. Kim

  • Nellasing
    Nellasing Member Posts: 528 Member
    edited October 2016 #11
    Almost time right?

    Just thinking about the upcoming treatment- hope all goes well- I wont ever forget how we felt the day we were turned away because my levels had fallen so low.  They gave me a neupogen shot on Fri and by Wed I was able to do my treatment and didn't have another delay til the very last one but they gave it to me anyway since it was the last.  Prayers and thoughts go with you both- know it isn't easy but you will make it through.   (((HUGS)))

  • Editgrl
    Editgrl Member Posts: 903 Member
    #12
    Hoping the next round goes

    Hoping the next round goes better for your mom.  Thinking of you and hoping for the best.

  • Lou Ann M
    Lou Ann M Member Posts: 996 Member
    edited October 2016 #13
    Hoping your mom is feeling a

    Hoping your mom is feeling a little better by now and is able to get her next chemo.  I had so much trouble with low platelets that my doctor finally just started scheduling my infusions every four weeks instead of three.  When I was sent home because they were to low, I kind of felt like a naughty school,girl being sent home.  Sending hugs and prayers to both,of you, Lou Ann

  • Diya
    Diya Member Posts: 93
    edited October 2016 #14
    Thankyou so much each one of

    Thankyou so much each one of you for your beautiful messages and prayers. Mum's chemo is delayed again as blood counts are low. Her breathing is also worse this week. Not sure if its chemo side effect or cancer is growing. Just waiting to see how she goes next week. Argh... so frustrating!!

  • DrienneB
    DrienneB Member Posts: 182
    edited October 2016 #15
    Sorry Diya

    Praying for your mother.

    -j

  • Nellasing
    Nellasing Member Posts: 528 Member
    #16
    Diya said:

    Thankyou so much each one of

    Thankyou so much each one of you for your beautiful messages and prayers. Mum's chemo is delayed again as blood counts are low. Her breathing is also worse this week. Not sure if its chemo side effect or cancer is growing. Just waiting to see how she goes next week. Argh... so frustrating!!

    Very Sorry

    That just feels awful I know :(  Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your mom (((hugs)))

  • Diya
    Diya Member Posts: 93
    edited October 2016 #17
    Nellasing said:

    Almost time right?

    Just thinking about the upcoming treatment- hope all goes well- I wont ever forget how we felt the day we were turned away because my levels had fallen so low.  They gave me a neupogen shot on Fri and by Wed I was able to do my treatment and didn't have another delay til the very last one but they gave it to me anyway since it was the last.  Prayers and thoughts go with you both- know it isn't easy but you will make it through.   (((HUGS)))

    Thanks. I researched a bit on

    Thanks. I researched a bit on neupogen. It is used to increase neutrophils. Mum's neutrophils are fine. Its her platelates that are low. Do you remember what was low in your case?

  • Editgrl
    Editgrl Member Posts: 903 Member
    #18
    Diya said:

    Thankyou so much each one of

    Thankyou so much each one of you for your beautiful messages and prayers. Mum's chemo is delayed again as blood counts are low. Her breathing is also worse this week. Not sure if its chemo side effect or cancer is growing. Just waiting to see how she goes next week. Argh... so frustrating!!

    Just remembered

    Daylady's naturopath had her spray cold-pressed organic sesame oil over her body to raise her platelets.  She said the count doubled in a week.  Sounds like it might be a simple and easy thing to try?

  • Nellasing
    Nellasing Member Posts: 528 Member
    edited October 2016 #19
    Diya said:

    Thanks. I researched a bit on

    Thanks. I researched a bit on neupogen. It is used to increase neutrophils. Mum's neutrophils are fine. Its her platelates that are low. Do you remember what was low in your case?

    Yes, neutrophils

    You are correct- it was my neutrophils.  My platelates didn't start to fall til toward the end but never got to a point where they had to do anything.

    Maybe someone else will have a better more fitting answer for your mom's situation.  (((HUGS)))

  • janaes
    janaes Member Posts: 799 Member
    #20
    I am so sorry your moms chemo

    I am so sorry your moms chemo was delayed.  Hoping for peace and comfort for both of you.

  • LindyLu
    LindyLu Member Posts: 72
    #21
    sad to hear

    Hugs to you and your Mom...praying for you both.  

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