Hi

I understand your husband wanting to try and keep things as normal as possible - it helps to cope with something as massive as “ C” when it seems like every waking hour is taken up with appointments, calls, meds or people talking about it.

My husband is having chemo for a different cancer at the moment and has been trying to “ listen to his body” and rest when he feels tired but it’s so easy to overdo things and you only find out after the event.

I would just say that becoming overtired can impact his body’s defenses - so for instance one week my husband had done a bit too much and the blood test results showed that his platelets were too low so he couldn’t have the chemo. Given that they have said he must try to get through all the rounds, it was a real wake-up call so he made sure to rest more after that. It is scary being in this situation for any of us as it is not something that has happened to us before so, (unless you’re medically trained) no one knows really what to do - but by listening to you - and his body if he’s tired - and by getting enough rest he will ensure he gives himself the best chance of a longer life - and compared to what happens at work his life is far more important….

Sending best wishes for his successful treatment

Jackie