Chemo and Radiation

Hello Keith

It's such a horrible scary time, I know. This forum was so helpful when I was going through it. Ask as much as you want.  

Sending love & solidarity

Catriona

I too start chemo and radio to my nose and roof of mouth on March 3rd. Im so scared to be in that horrible hard tight mask again, and dreading side effects. Hope the 6 weeks goes quickly for us 

Hello Keith, I think I replied to your first post,when you first joined this wonderful group of people, yes it's going to be a long bumpy road, but you will get there, with the support of friends and family you won't be a pest, as I remember telling you, my husband is on pretty much the same journey,he is 8wks past CT/RT, his recovery is improving, slowly but positively,  be strong, don't expect miracles,take day by day, you will get there. All the best.

1. Hello Keith, I remember I replied to your first post when you joined this lovely bunch of people, when i told you that my hubby is on pretty much the same journey,my husband is now 8wks past treatment, his recovery is slow but positive,you won't be a pest to your loved ones,with a lot of patience you will get there, don't expect miracles, take day by day,also this can be easier said then done, yes some of the experience you may have is scary and not just for the patient, we got told this straight from the start,but it's worth it on the long run, we keep telling ourselves,we may have cancer,but it won't have us. Our first follow-up appointments are proving this. Keep strong,think positive,you will get there. All the best. X

Hi Keith

It is a very challenging treatment, I finished Chemoradio in June 2023....now pretty much back to normal...albeit a new normal....

Ask any question 24/7...always someone around.

Where did you read the very scary things?

Peter

Keith9010 said:

Mar 4 I begin 38 days of Chemo and Radiation

Stay with us. Lots of us here to hold your hand. Hugs

Hi Keith, It's good you have got your start date, it will be very scary for you right now, however you will feel a lot better once your treatment gets underway, and you get into the daily routine. Ask as many questions as you want, someone will always answer if they can. Stick with us, we'll help you along the way.

Ray. 

My husband had to use one for his treatment,5 x a week for 6wks. He found it claustrophobic,but he found by having a nap, it was easier to cope with.

No such thing as a pest. Just a group of people trying to make the best of a c**p hand and helping others to do so.  We all alternate between giving and receiving support. No such thing as a daft question.

Liz

Hi Keith, I was constantly asking for advice and help... and I'm still here, a year later.. and still they put up with me..  

So keep us in the loop, and ask about anything.. someone should be able to give you some helpful advice.

and if you haven't seen it already, this might be of some use.. community.macmillan.org.uk/.../helpful-tips-for-those-about-to-start-treatment