newbie here and my mum was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in its earlier stages a few weeks ago after some tiring weeks in hospital from a GP referral. Now looking at chemo options (gemcap/folfirinox) and i think it’s finally hit me.
any advice or tips regarding caring for someone going through chemo is very welcome - she’ll be starting within the few weeks it seems. it’s just us at home and i worry how hard it’ll be for me to juggle university with caring responsibilities, i just want to know what to expect
also any advice from young carers would be great x
Hi lovenhope
Welcome to our community, I hope you find it both informative and supportive.
My experience with cancer is very different in that it is my wife who has Leiomyosarcoma. She had two different types of chemotherapy and in her case the second of those managed to render her cancer stable - so now living with cancer as has been the normal for us for about 10 years now.
I find the guide in your feelings when someone has cancer quite helpful in being able to recognize these emotions and accept them as normal can help to make them feel less overwhelming.
Talking with the university welfare team can be very positive in making sure that you get support too. If you have a Maggies near you they can be very helpful though you might also like to try our tool to find support in your area.
<<hugs>>
Steve
Hi lovenhope
my mum has just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and we are awaiting a liver biospy before deciding on chemo.
I am a Pallative care nurse and previously worked as a chemo nurse so caring for mum is a whole new experience too as it’s a bit different to the day job.
I can’t offer any tips, but just to say here if u need let off steam, we are in this together
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