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Side effects still bad 5 weeks after treatment has ended!

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Hi.

I am looking after my mum who was diagnosed with stage 2 oesophagus cancer back in march.

She completed her 25 sessions of radiotherapy and chemotherapy (tablet form and a mild dose) running along side the radiotherapy 6 weeks ago and is still suffering terrible side effects from the treatments. 

Is this normal? Her nausea is the worst. she has pain all around torso. She was told that this should all subside after a couple of weeks! It is  awful to see her so depressed and in so much discomfort and pain. She is now wishing she had never started down this road. 

We are due to go back to see her consultant next week but i can't imagine what he is going to say. 

Is their anyone else in the same boat? 

Thanks 

Verity

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    It can last a while but she will built up strength and energy again soon. Speak to your oncologist for medication to prevent the nausea - this was the worse thing I had. If there are pain killers / medication for easing the torso pain too, once you are in a more comfy position it does help you heal.

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    It can last a while but she will built up strength and energy again soon. Speak to your oncologist for medication to prevent the nausea - this was the worse thing I had. If there are pain killers / medication for easing the torso pain too, once you are in a more comfy position it does help you heal.

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