Chemo

FormerMember over 5 years ago

2 replies
48 subscribers
2039 views

sorry for yet another question. Can I just ask about your experience with chemotherapy. My husband is about a week and a half into his first cycle of EOX chemo for his oesophagus cancer. So far he hasn’t really had any bad problems with it. So obviously I’m pleased he is ok with it but then my anxious mind thinks, is it working then? Can I please just ask if you had problems with chemo was it further along or straight away? I have read that some people suffer after the second cycle but I’d really appreciate your experiences with it.
many thanks

Judy x

BrentS over 5 years ago

Hi Judy

My experience with ECX six years ago wasn’t too bad. I felt a little nauseous most of the time but no skin or mouth problems. My scalp became sore during the third cycle and my hair thinned quite a bit. Some people would have shaved it off but I didn’t.

Staging at surgery showed the tumour had shrunk considerably, so I don’t think the absence of side effects is an indication that it isn’t working.

You say you have an anxious mind, but do try to relax! The treatment is well established and will work!

Counting the days, making every day count.

Brent

FormerMember over 5 years ago in reply to BrentS

Hi Brent

Thank you do much for replying to me. Yes I’m such an anxious person. My husband used to say I’d be worried if I had nothing to worry about, so you can imagine the turmoil going on in my mind.
I know everyone is different but thank you for sharing your experience with me. It’s made me feel better. Robert starts his second cycle on 30th January so I’m hoping he continues to stay well throughout. Thanks again for messaging me. I can’t tell you how much it helps.
Judy xx

More from this forum

Chemo