Steroids

MikeyC 6 hours ago

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Hi All,

I hope everyone is doing ok, i have a qucik question and was wondering if anyone can help. My wife is undergoing Eribulin chemo therapy for SBC which consists of 2 weeks of treatment then a week off. On her weeks of treatment she has to take 2 lots of steroids each day for 3 days after treatment, she has been suffering terribly with forgetfulness and has forgotten a few times to take the steriods. She has taken them upon remebering but it may a day later.

I am not sure what impact this has on the effectiveness of the treatment, does anyone have any experinece of this and is it an issue?

Thanks in advance.

scared_2 5 hours ago

Hi - I also take steroids (Dexamethasone) for 3 days in week 1 of my Gem-Carbo chemo for SBC.
My understanding is that the steroids are to reduce nausea and are not actually part of the "chemo treatment". My tablet box actually says "for the relief of nausea and vomiting".
But best to ask your Breast Care nurse to confirm, just to be sure.

I made myself a ticklist (on my laptop, then printed off) that I fill in for each cycle to keep track of the tablets and injections that I'm meant to take. I try to write down the time that I took them on the list.

Good luck !

MikeyC 5 hours ago in reply to scared_2

Hey Scared_2, many thanks for taking the time to reply, it is appreciated. We will ask them when we can actually get hold of them. Everything makes me panic surrounding this situation. Thanks again and all the best.

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