Chemo query

I had some issues with my chemo because one of them gave me bad reactions and in the end I had to stop that one and continued on with just the one …. I think you need to know from your consultant how important this part of the treatment is to you ? It really isn’t your decision if your bloods aren’t playing the game is it? Maybe a different chemo might help ? Much love Elly x

Thanks very much Ellie.  Will not see the consultant until after the next round of chemo, need to attend pre chemo on 30th if I want to carry on.  My children really think i should continue but they don't have to deal with feeling like crap most of the time.  Head goes round and round......Stress.......  Think I need to try and put it to bed until after Xmas . Have a lovely Xmas and may 2023 be kind. To you.  Hugs Xxx

I understand love , try to park it for Christmas if you can x

Hi Ellie. Hope you're well and had a good Xmas and New year.   Was due for treatment day 1 again last Tuesday but white count not good enough again.   Blood test today to see if I can go ahead next Tuesday.   I am finding that when I had an end date I was okay but the more that is pushed out the harder I am finding it mentally.   More mood swings   tears etc. And I really don't like it   it is not me!!!

Aw bless you I understand that , it so hard … this cancer journey is never linear , it’s full of ups and downs …. But it’s best to be sure you’re fit for treatment isn’t it ? Hope this blood test is better for you and you can get back on track ….. x

Thank you.  How are you doing? Xx 

Im ok thank you … just waiting to start my immunotherapy soon , x

Good luck. Hope it goes well for you.   Keep in touch.  Xx 

Thank you x

Hiya cajan.

I hope this message finds you with some answers that you need. I apologise for the delay responding. If you tap on my avatar you can see my journey so far. I developed sepsis after my first round of chemotherapy, it took 6 weeks to get my level back to normal to be able to continue with treatment and the chemo dosage was reduce to prevent a recurrence. The final decision to continue or not is yours and I know that's not easy. I did continue and fortunately had no additional upsets. I completed 4 cycles of chemotherapy and immunotherapy combined and I continue with maintenance immunotherapy. If I'm honest some days I would happily have stopped treatment as I felt rough, however other days I was a fighter and I continue to fight, I see it this way, I'm in charge of the cancer, the cancer is not n charge of me.

I'm not sure what I've had to say will help at all but I'm happy to chat and answer questions if you need to explore the issue.

Have a good evening Donna