chemoradiotherapy and cat

Hi Tatty2

I am sorry to hear that you are having chemoradiotherapy for rectal cancer. 

I can understand your worry about your cat Louis.

I had chemotherapy and then 25 sessions of external pelvic radiotherapy in 2022 for endometrial cancer. Other than washing my hands, using hand gel and being extra careful when changing litter- we were all fine. I have 3 cats and they were a great comfort during treatment. One in particular rarely left my side and continued to sleep on my bed. 

Good luck with the rest of your treatment and Louis sounds lovely. 

Jane

Thank you Jane, it makes me feel so much better to hear about others pets. You had your hands full with 3. I am doing what you did, hand washing and gel plus being sensible.

Best wishes Tatty

It was really reassuring to read your messages, thank you. I have recently been diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer & with chemotherapy coming up, my biggest anxiety so far has been that I may have to distance myself from my cat. We rescued him nearly 3 years ago and since then we’ve been inseparable. He sleeps on my bed and loves to be held. While I will of course be sensible with hygiene (and have passed litter tray cleaning duties to my husband!) I’m really encouraged to hear that people can continue to be close to their pets. He has been my biggest calming influence and source of emotional support since he came home and I couldn’t face losing that.

Hi Neko  sorry to hear about your breast cancer.  I have four dogs and had chemo and radiotherapy for breast cancer and did not change any routine with my dogs.  Obviously washing hands a bit more.  I was fine and like you say they provide us with so much love and support.  I could not be without them either.

Lee x