Hello and thanks for posting

I'm sorry to read about your mum. It's understandable to feel worried about her chemotherapy being postponed again. Although chemotherapy works best when given regularly, sometimes a person just isn't well enough right now to have the next course of treatment.

Your mum having ascites ( build up of fluid in the abdomen) , a tooth infection and previous low blood counts are signs that she needs more time to recover before continuing treatment safely.

Doctors will always weigh the risks and benefits of patients having treatment. If chemotherapy is given when someone is too unwell, it can do more harm than good. Postponing treatment while treating an infection, and treating the ascites to stabilise your mum's condition gives her the best chance of continuing her treatment.

I hope this has been of some use. Give us a ring if you would to talk things over. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Kind Regards,

Celene

Hello and thanks for posting

I'm sorry to read about your mum. It's understandable to feel worried about her chemotherapy being postponed again. Although chemotherapy works best when given regularly, sometimes a person just isn't well enough right now to have the next course of treatment.

Your mum having ascites ( build up of fluid in the abdomen) , a tooth infection and previous low blood counts are signs that she needs more time to recover before continuing treatment safely.

Doctors will always weigh the risks and benefits of patients having treatment. If chemotherapy is given when someone is too unwell, it can do more harm than good. Postponing treatment while treating an infection, and treating the ascites to stabilise your mum's condition gives her the best chance of continuing her treatment.

I hope this has been of some use. Give us a ring if you would to talk things over. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Kind Regards,

Celene