How to help my wife

Hi Hamzachanfeecf3 

When my wife was on chemotherapy we were given a number to call if we had concerns about side effects - in our case that was mostly about developing a bi of a fever though at one point they phoned her after a scan because they found a lung had collapsed - still that was fixable. 

Carers often talk about feeling of helplessness watching our loved ones going trough treatment and many end up having to learn how to look after ourselves too. Hope you are finding some time for you too.

<<hugs>>

Steve

Hi Hamza, I have just finished my last chemotherapy. I found the nurses at the PICC line support so supportive and easy to talk to about side effects . I was reluctant to take too many meds but they told me to write down all my symptoms and to discuss it with the chemo team which I did . They gave me Morphine for the bone pain so that I could sleep at night and also changed sickness pills which really helped. I found having lots of stuff at home helped too in advance - I was prescribed mouth wash which stopped me getting mouth sores and various other things. The more you talk to the professionals the more they can help your wife and subsequently you too . It’s such a hard time and your wife is lucky to have such a caring husband- I also signed up for a McMillan buddy which really helped me when I felt low . Wishing you and your wife a speedy recovery