Hi
After a wait of 8 months since diagnosis, we are plodding on with the chemo (round 5 tomorrow). My husband is a pessimist, and while I play the optimism card, really I'm in a continuous state of anxiety. We won't have any scan results until the end of July. Do you think we have grounds for some optimism about the chemo having an impact? Bloods (which were battered with diarrhea before treatment started) are on the up and improving overall (not the red blood cells, but told that's to be expected); peripheral oedema has cleared up; he has aches and pains and fatigue but says in general, he's feeling better; diarrhea under control with minimal loperamide; and he's stopped the almost-continuous spitting and bringing up gloopy white mucus. Yes, a bit pathetic and desperate but cancer makes cowards of me at least.
Thank you - any cheer gratefully received.
Any suggestions that the bloods are on the up is an absolute positive.
There seems to be some good improvements showing here. Which is Great!
Lowe'
Gosh, that is such a kick to be clear and then get a new diagnosis, I do feel for you both, you must be exhausted.
Early days for us yet on the new trial, I can only hope his body gets used to it, as he did the first treatment and then things will look hopefull
Good Luck
Lowe'
