First oncology appointment

Rictic . Hi Phil. The usual first step is a regimen of chemo (Gem/Cis). Gemcitabine and Cisplatin. Once a week for six weeks. I tolerated it reasonably well with no nasty side effects. Further down the line is the daily radiotherapy. On a couple of the weeks I had a chemo pump attached via a PICC line. Again no real side effects except for bouts of fatigue towards the end. Your oncologist will explain everything. it is a long slow process but you can generally get on with normal life when going through treatment. Best wishes.

Thank you for your help take care Phil. 

Good luck for tomorrow Phil. we will be thinking about you . 

Thank you Angela x

Hi There

I found writing questions down on paper a help or having someone with you to pick on what the consultant is saying. Gem/cis isn't too bad although we are all different and will react to it in different ways. Tiredness and fatigue I think is a general reaction for everyone, I found that after my second session.  Cisplatin is the stronger of the two drugs which will be given during your long day. Don't be afraid of chemo, remember it's trying to help you. Iam not sure how many sessions you are having but my oncologist told me the first session is where the cancer is hit hardest. Any questions do hesitate to ask.

Best wishes

Mark

Hi Mark thanks for the information and your help take care Phil. 

Good luck Phil.Love Jane x

Thank you jane sunny in staffordshire today hope you got over your fall now take care Phil x

Hi Phil,It’s sunny here too.It’s just my ankle that is a bit painful but not swollen.Jane x