My wife was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in May. She has since had 6 chemo treatments, the last being 5 weeks ago. She has gone downhill in the last week with extreme fatigue, bloating, loss of appetite, vomiting/diarrhoea and is now bed bound. Any suggestions how to help her?
Hi
Sorry to hear about your wife, I am sure you will have already contacted her oncology team as it may be she needs some urgent attention in case there is some infection that is causing all these problems. My wife was admitted about 3 times through her chemotherapy though her cancer is very different. I always knew when she was feeling really bad though when she actually wanted to go to hospital.
Longer term it sounds like she may require a needs assessment and possibly a carers assessment for yourself too, these are carried out by your local authority but if you speak to your GP they should know how to start the process.
Was your wife given a referral to a hospice - they can provide support either in the way of in home care or sometimes in patient respite care to ensure you have the strength to cope when you might be needed most.
<<hugs>>
Steve
