Husband Half Way Done

cynthiapi40
cynthiapi40 Member Posts: 36
in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi everyone. My husband is half way through his treatment. He has done 6 of 12. We notice that he is not due to go get the 7th treatment until the 19th of DEC. This means that he should get a treatment tomorrow.

He also gets a follow up with his Oncologist. Is it normal to skip a treatment half way through? Last follow up, he was on his 3rd treatment, he CEA had went from 126 to 25. So I can't wait to see what it is now. I pray it's good news.

He seems to be doing well. He has the hand and feet thing. Of course the funny taste in his mouth. He tells me that he feels great! He is doing all of the things he normally does. Projects around the house,cooking,football,golfing. He does take lots of naps during chemo week. Then he is at it again.

You guys know what I wish? I wish I could go one day without feeling worried and anxious.

Will post after the next follow up.

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  • Buckwirth
    Buckwirth Member Posts: 1,258 Member
    #2
    Perfectly normal to skip a treatment
    and not a reason for concern.

    During the holidays it can be difficult to keep everyone on schedule, so missing a treatment is likely to happen during this time. My recommendation is to enjoy it! A couple of weeks rest from treatment is a joy to the patient!

    Outside of the holidays treatments can be skipped for the patient to take a vacation, to recover from low blood counts, or to get some other type of treatment (for example, surgery). There is no evidence to show that missing a treatment midway through changes the outcome.

    Is the anxiety becoming debilitating? If so, please discuss with either the oncologist or your GP and see about getting something like Xanax to help get you over the hump. Being a caregiver is hard, and you should not be afraid to ask for emotional help.

    Blake
  • alexinlv
    alexinlv Member Posts: 194 Member
    #3
    hi Cynthia! Glad your
    hi Cynthia! Glad your husband is managing well on his chemo. I totally get your statement that you wish you could go a minute without thinking about it! Me too!! My husband is feeling good today, putting up Christmas decorations and I am a nervous wreck, sick in bed, worried about his upcoming surgery. Well, try to take care tonight. Alex
  • relaxoutdoors08
    relaxoutdoors08 Member Posts: 521 Member
    #4
    Congratulations on Half Done with Folfox
    Cynthia,
    I understand your fear and anxiety. A year ago Christmas I was finishing my 5th treatment and my blood levels dropped too low to continue my 6th treatment. I was worried there went my chances....we skipped the 6th treatment and almost one month later when my blood levels were high enough to continue treatment a wonderful chemo nurse reassured me that if one finished 80 per cent of Folfox one achieved the medical benefit.

    Here I am celebrating being NED and this year able to attend Christmas 2011 with my mother, all my sisters, brothers, and school age nieces and nephews.

    Prayers for you and your husband during this season as he finishes his treatment.
    NB
  • cynthiapi40
    cynthiapi40 Member Posts: 36
    #5
    relaxoutdoors08 said:

    Congratulations on Half Done with Folfox
    Cynthia,
    I understand your fear and anxiety. A year ago Christmas I was finishing my 5th treatment and my blood levels dropped too low to continue my 6th treatment. I was worried there went my chances....we skipped the 6th treatment and almost one month later when my blood levels were high enough to continue treatment a wonderful chemo nurse reassured me that if one finished 80 per cent of Folfox one achieved the medical benefit.

    Here I am celebrating being NED and this year able to attend Christmas 2011 with my mother, all my sisters, brothers, and school age nieces and nephews.

    Prayers for you and your husband during this season as he finishes his treatment.
    NB

    Thank you so much. This is
    Thank you so much. This is very encouraging!
  • cynthiapi40
    cynthiapi40 Member Posts: 36
    #6
    alexinlv said:

    hi Cynthia! Glad your
    hi Cynthia! Glad your husband is managing well on his chemo. I totally get your statement that you wish you could go a minute without thinking about it! Me too!! My husband is feeling good today, putting up Christmas decorations and I am a nervous wreck, sick in bed, worried about his upcoming surgery. Well, try to take care tonight. Alex

    Hi Alex, I am sorry to here
    Hi Alex, I am sorry to here you are not feeling well, I was down a couple of weeks. I hope you feel better soon. I will pray for your husband surgery to go well. I am glad he is feeling good, that is always a good thing. Thanks so much for your response.
  • cynthiapi40
    cynthiapi40 Member Posts: 36
    #7
    alexinlv said:

    hi Cynthia! Glad your
    hi Cynthia! Glad your husband is managing well on his chemo. I totally get your statement that you wish you could go a minute without thinking about it! Me too!! My husband is feeling good today, putting up Christmas decorations and I am a nervous wreck, sick in bed, worried about his upcoming surgery. Well, try to take care tonight. Alex

    Hi Alex, I am sorry to here
    Hi Alex, I am sorry to here you are not feeling well, I was down a couple of weeks. I hope you feel better soon. I will pray for your husband surgery to go well. I am glad he is feeling good, that is always a good thing. Thanks so much for your response.
  • cynthiapi40
    cynthiapi40 Member Posts: 36
    #8
    Buckwirth said:

    Perfectly normal to skip a treatment
    and not a reason for concern.

    During the holidays it can be difficult to keep everyone on schedule, so missing a treatment is likely to happen during this time. My recommendation is to enjoy it! A couple of weeks rest from treatment is a joy to the patient!

    Outside of the holidays treatments can be skipped for the patient to take a vacation, to recover from low blood counts, or to get some other type of treatment (for example, surgery). There is no evidence to show that missing a treatment midway through changes the outcome.

    Is the anxiety becoming debilitating? If so, please discuss with either the oncologist or your GP and see about getting something like Xanax to help get you over the hump. Being a caregiver is hard, and you should not be afraid to ask for emotional help.

    Blake

    Hi Blake,
    Thanks for your
    Hi Blake,

    Thanks for your comments. My husband is glad to have the brake and I am glad for him.

    I did get something for the anxiety. I take it when I am having a really bad day. I know I have to keep it together for my husband and my kids. Your comments are always good to hear.

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