I was diagnosed in October 22 with inoperable stomach cancer I did 5 rounds of Celtic (capon) chemo but was so very poorly all the time had lots of issues with my blood so finally gave up late January. During this period I had an MRI which showed some shrinkage but also some very small blood clots in the lungs. I was given a blood transfusion and started a course of blood thinning daily injections. Apart from tingling fingers and ties I’m feeling very well. My appetite has been restored. I do get very tired and find that walking any distance and standing too long is really tiring.
in mid March I had another MRI the results show a slight growth and spread within the stomach. Oncology have suggested a different chemo less invasive than the previous one. I’ve read the paperwork on Irinotrcan chemo and like all chemo cocktails it has it’s possible side effects but I have decided to go ahead and hope it buys me more time although after the previous chemo I am apprehensive.
Has anyone had this chemo it involves a day in the chemo chair for two 2 hour bags and then a smaller bag and then a pump fitted to pick line and home after 48 hours District nurses will come out to take the pump off and dress pick-line then nothing 11 days on day 15 you start again. Would like to hear of anyones experience on this chemo!
Just to update you I had my first session if this chemo Thursday, drip due to come off later this afternoon. So far so good eating well snd feel fine just a little weary. Hope your husband is ok and
feeling better. ️
