Female esophagel cancer sufferers

Hey Browndog, my mum (58) has just started FLOT. She has always been fit and well running marathons and cycling. She would love some tips on keeping active with a picc line. Any recommendations?

Thanks so much for your posts. They have inspired her to do a bit more

Hi Rebel P. I still went to the gym when I could and walked a lot but couldn’t play my usual badminton as the line was in my right arm and I’m right handed so couldn’t do strenuous exercises. Couldn’t lift weights at gym but went on treadmill and bike and could do leg weights. Good luck 

Thanks! 

Did you have FLOT chemotherapy. Thats what I'm due to have

Was your chemo the FLOT chemo

Yes it was FLOT

Hi there. Had my Hickman line fitted yesterday. Having my 1st chemo on Thursday. The thing they clip the chemo onto is in an embarrassing place it dangles onto my breast. I wonder if you or any ladies on this forum have any suggestions about what to wear for chemo sessions. Or will I be given a hospital gown? I'm getting into a state worrying about little things

What steroids were you given? Did you have any side effects? I have to take some the day before chemo, the day I'm having chemo & the day after 

Hi Kells. I don’t know if all hospitals are the same but I didn’t have to wear a gown. What I did learn is that it is good to wear something loose fitting because they flush lots of liquid in you and you have to go to the loo a lot! Just wear something comfortable and take something to read or your phone or something as it is a long day. The nurses really looked after me and they were very caring all day. Good luck with everything and try not to worry too much. It’s hard I know but you will get through this. 

Hi Kells

dexamethasone 2mg - 4 x twice a day for three days (one day before chemo). No side effects from them (for me anyway).