Chemotherapy Starts Tomorrow

Thank you for your reply John.

My husband was given exactly the same yesterday.  He wasn’t told or given any Dexamethasone to cover him for yesterday’s treatment and I assume he should haven been. He has, however, taken some of the Dexamethasone from the supply for the next cycle as instructed by the cancer unit which will be half of the three day course. I am concerned that this may result in more severe side effects.

Valerie

Thank you for your message.

I had already read that post and have fresh pineapple at the ready in case he develops those symptoms.

Valerie

Hi Valerie 

My dad is currently on the same chemo as your husband. We were also dreading it too but he's been amazing so far.

After his 1st chemo he was tired for a few days so just rested up in bed watching tv. He had a funny taste in his mouth too and said his stomach was off but nothing major. That lasted around 4-5 days then he was back to normal.

After his 2nd chemo he felt a bit 'rough' for a day or so but that was it. No bad taste, no stomach upset. His hair has started to thin too, but it's came out evenly so far.

The past week his feet, ankles and sometimes legs have been really swollen to the point where he can' really wear shoes (just flip flops) but we have read that can be a side effect of chemo/prostate.

We will ask the nurses a bit more next week when he goes for his 3rd round of chemo. 

On a whole we have all been pleasantly surprised on how he's coping with it. I know everyone reacts differently but try not to worry too much 

Hope this helps 

Hello Thomas

Thank you very much for your reply.

I hope that we, also, will be pleasantly surprised with how he reacts to the chemotherapy.

Valerie

Hello Valerie- I asked the same question and so nice to know everybody responds differently. I will start my third infusion August 3 and accept whatever happens as all part of my therapy. I have not lost any hair so still waiting on that. I played golf for five days straight in hot weather and was really tired the final day so no more golf back to back. Probably 3-4 weekly. Stay positive and keep the faith-Jada

Hello Jada

I was surprised that my post was still active as I wrote it over two years ago but thank you for responding.

Sadly, my husband did not complete his chemotherapy as it was not working, and he deteriorated quickly, and died in September 2018.

Kind regards

Valerie

Valerie- so sorry for your loss I hope you are doing okay.

sincerely

Jada