Hi
can anyone please give any hints or tips on how to deal with breathlessness during chemo as it is driving my wife mad with frustration as she is hardly able to do anything without having to stop to regain her breath and she is normally so busy and active.
She has just had 3rd cycle for breast cancer but 2 yrs ago had matrix chemo and stem cell transplant for CNS lymphoma and recovered very well from it.
Thanks
Hi
I'm sorry to hear that your wife is having to deal with cancer for a second time and finding that this time having chemo is making her breathless. I presume that her team are aware of this side effect.
Can I suggest that you join the breast cancer group as the people over there are very knowledgeable and should be able to tell you about their experiences. I know that there is also a monthly chemotherapy thread in the group where people share their chemotherapy experiences.
To join just click on the link I've created and then choose 'join this group' on the page that opens. You can then post your question after selecting 'start a discussion' or join in with existing conversations by clicking on 'reply'.
When you have a minute it would be really useful if could pop something about your wife's journey so far into your profile as it helps others when answering or looking for someone with a similar diagnosis. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Edit Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.
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Hi again , sorry to hear your wife is experiencing breathlessness during her chemo. As my friend latchbrook has said, please post on the Breast Cancer Forum as these folks are going or have gone through this treatment.
You must remember that the Matrix chemo and a Stem Cell Transplant is very hard going on her body.
I have to say that my chemo and two Stem Cell Transplants have had a negative effect on my breathing. This is more evident in always being on oxygen when I have been in hospital on 5 occasions with chest infections and various other infections.
Its all about taking time over normal daily tasks and not over exerting.
All the best.
