Hi,

My mother was assessed forchemotherapy treatment a few weeks ago and was told she wasn't strong enough for full treatment so they would give a 50% one-off dose to see how she gets on with it. She was very weak and frail at that point -  was admitted with low sodium (at 102) and was in hospital for 3 weeks. Since getting home 2 weeks ago she has really bounced back, has gained weight and is much stronger, like her normal self. The chemo treatment was yesterday, and even the doctor who initially assessed her for treatment said she was much stronger and had gained weight since he saw her. But her next treatment is 3 weeks away, which is the plan put in place when she was first assessed in her very weak state.

I was wondering since she is so strong now when compared to her assessment day, would that not merit a reassessment and possibly more chemo sessions sooner, like chemo cycles appear to be in most cases? She was so frail 3 weeks ago that they said if she can't take the treatment she likely has 6 weeks to live, so I don't want to leave it 3 weeks for her next appointment before checking this out.

I have contacted her medical team but no answer, so have just left a message for callback. But any input/advice here would be great.

Thank you,

J