My husband is receiving palliative chemo. How long should it take before it starts to ease symptoms ie help with swallowing etc. He is on his first cycle of 3.
Everyone is very different in their response to chemotherapy with their cancer. I'm afraid it won't be possible to say what sort of effect the chemotherapy is going to give your husband. Some people may not get as good a response to their chemotherapy as was hoped, whereas others will see an improvement in their symptoms. So, it will be a case of waiting to see what happens over time with the chemotherapy.
I'm aware that the uncertainty about this must be very difficult. I do hope you both have some support over this time.
If you would like to talk anything over, please feel free to give us a call. The number is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.
Everyone is very different in their response to chemotherapy with their cancer. I'm afraid it won't be possible to say what sort of effect the chemotherapy is going to give your husband. Some people may not get as good a response to their chemotherapy as was hoped, whereas others will see an improvement in their symptoms. So, it will be a case of waiting to see what happens over time with the chemotherapy.
I'm aware that the uncertainty about this must be very difficult. I do hope you both have some support over this time.
If you would like to talk anything over, please feel free to give us a call. The number is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.
