Hello all,
So I start my treatment on Thursday I am a combined patient. 25 Radiotherapy with 5 Chemotherapy!
I’m just wondering what I can expect? I’ve read online people take snacks with them and extra clothing I wasn’t told this in my pre assessment so naturally I’m not sure what to do.
Also does anyone have any expo with cisplatin?
Thanks
Kirsty x
Hello and welcome to the community. Do you mean you are having chemo sessions and then on to radiotherapy? if so, the chemo sessions are a long day in the chair. Take drinks and snacks and wear comfortable clothes, and something to keep you busy. I had intravenous cisplatin and didn't really suffer any side effects other than a bit of tiredness. I went on to six weeks of pelvic radiotherapy with again no real effects. In my case the side effects came along after treatment finished with fatigue and erratic bowels for a while. If you can let us know what you are being treated for, we can point you to a group where others have had the same treatment as you. Best wishes.
Hi Kirsty. Slightly different to my treatment, but you are right regarding the saline. The actual drug is administered over a short time whereas the saline drip takes a lot longer. This is to keep your kidneys in good working order. The ladies in the cervical group would be able to give you a better idea of what to expect as they may have had the same treatment. Best wishes.
