ulcerative colitis and chemotherapy

4slurpee
4slurpee Member Posts: 41
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Hi all,

I was rushed to the hospital this weekend because I was passing out on vacation. Found out I have ulcerative colitis. Does anyone know if this will affect chemotherapy? I have an appt. on Friday but can't wait. I am scared. I already have breast cancer and start chemo. next week and now this - give me a break.

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  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    #2
    Have no idea...
    Sorry for your additional health issue. Since you were on vacation, away from home, when you were admitted/treated - be sure to advise your doctors of this condition before proceeding with anything else.

    I'll be hoping you'll be able to proceed with your BC treatment, as planned.
  • chickad52
    chickad52 Member Posts: 497
    #3
    SORRY TO HEAR
    I'm not sure about this ,but I'm sure your doctor will know how to handle this situation. I wish you the best!! :) Diane
  • lmmo
    lmmo Member Posts: 56
    #4
    chickad52 said:

    SORRY TO HEAR
    I'm not sure about this ,but I'm sure your doctor will know how to handle this situation. I wish you the best!! :) Diane

    Ulcerative Colitis
    I am curious too, I was told I also may have this...
  • 4slurpee
    4slurpee Member Posts: 41
    #5
    appt. Friday
    I have an appt. with my oncologist on Friday I will let you know what he says - hopefully good. You get your mind set and then something comes along. I will let you know. Thanks for the support!!!
  • aurora2009
    aurora2009 Member Posts: 544 Member
    #6
    4slurpee said:

    appt. Friday
    I have an appt. with my oncologist on Friday I will let you know what he says - hopefully good. You get your mind set and then something comes along. I will let you know. Thanks for the support!!!

    Please Keep us posted
    Wishing you all the best this friday!!

    God Bless

    Aurora
  • amorr
    amorr Member Posts: 1
    #7
    clostridium difficile
    I started had first 2 treatments. A week after the second treatment I started to run a fever in the middle of the night. Ended up at the emergency room and was admitted to the hospital. After being there for a day or so im blood pressure started to drop. I was told it was because i was dehidrated so they put me on a fluid drip. By day 2 my I started having dirraha and extreem stomach cramp and my blood pressure continued to drop. Before i knew it i being rushed to icu where my husband and daugher were asked to leave the room. My blood pressure was 50 over 45 it was serious. After being in icu for 4 day and having 2 blood transfussions. they told my i have what is called Cdiff and they almost didnt catch it in time. So after spend 2 weeks in the hospital and taking alot of meds I started chemo again. The day after that treatment thedirraha started back and im having a relaps. We have to stop chemo again. Needless to say it seem like this year has been one problem after amother for me. I guess what im trying to say is had i waited i would not be here today. This could be totally different but i wanted to share.

    I'm scared to death of all of this.

    With Love
    Anita Cure
  • 4slurpee
    4slurpee Member Posts: 41
    #8
    Chemo postponed
    Well, had my appt. today. The doctor actually said the chemo would be fine but he wants to postpone it three weeks and give me a chance to heal with the new medicine. My port will still go in on Monday, but chemo won't be until the 19th of August. Thanks for the support!!
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    #9
    4slurpee said:

    Chemo postponed
    Well, had my appt. today. The doctor actually said the chemo would be fine but he wants to postpone it three weeks and give me a chance to heal with the new medicine. My port will still go in on Monday, but chemo won't be until the 19th of August. Thanks for the support!!

    Good to hear from you...
    Healing before chemo sounds like an excellent idea. Your doctor surely wants you to be in good shape before you begin.

    So, take good care of yourself, in the meantime.
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #10
    4slurpee said:

    Chemo postponed
    Well, had my appt. today. The doctor actually said the chemo would be fine but he wants to postpone it three weeks and give me a chance to heal with the new medicine. My port will still go in on Monday, but chemo won't be until the 19th of August. Thanks for the support!!

    With postponing chemo, you
    With postponing chemo, you will have time to heal and be stronger. So, take it easy, rest, relax and just take care of yourself.

    Good luck to you

    Diane

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