Too sick for chemo

My amazing mum has secondary liver cancer with primary unknown she was only diagnosed 18 November and has rapidly got worse. She started chemotherapy last Wednesday but has been very ill from it and has a high temperature with a suspected infection and is now too ill for her next chemotherapy tomorrow. The consultant has said that they need to get the infection gone before anymore chemotherapy and will only consider it if she is strong enough. If they feel she won't be able to handle it they feel she has little time left. We are devastated I have been so positive for mum but feel my world has come crashing down and sometimes can't breathe from sheer panic of what the future holds. I am a mum of two boys with a loving husband and we are trying to be normal and the boys are so excited for Christmas but it's so hard as I'm so worried what might happen over the next days. Has anyone experienced this at the beginning of chemotherapy? Any advice would be greatly appreciated Many thanks xxxx

  • I am so sorry to hear about your mum, you must be beside yourself with worry.  I have read on here of people who have had their chemo delayed because of infection.  However, different people, different circumstances.  I do hope you get some answers soon and that your mum is kept comfortable in the meantime.  Please let us know how she is. x

  • Hi Pauline thank you for your lovely reply. Mum is a lot better today and is on oral antibiotics today and if she controls the temperature with these she can go home on Saturday fingers crossed. She can then have chemotherapy in 2 weeks time. She had a liver scan and there are no changes so that's looking hopeful this roller coaster journey is so hard but I will always stay positive as that's the only way I can think. I hope you are ok xxxx

  • Lovely, so pleased your mum is better, amazing the difference a day can make!  Now positive thoughts for the future.  I hope your Christmas is everything you wish for!  x

  • Thank you Pauline. I'm thinking of you too and sending positive thoughts. I hope you have a lovely Christmas. I'm always here if you need to talk. Take care xxxx

  • Thank you Max. I was thinking of you today I hope your treatment went well. I just wanted to say thank you so much for your support this week I couldn't have got through it without your lovely kind words and advice you have been amazing and given me hope. I will keep you updated please let me know how you are when you get a chance. Sending you positive thoughts and hugs. Thank you xxxx

     

  • Had all my pre chemo tests today and the chemotherapy is tomorrow.  Hope you enjoy being with mum and am so pleased she is perking up.  This illness is full of ups and downs.  I have my treatment in London so will be home tomorrow night all being well. Speak soon and am so glad I could help a little. Speak soon x

  • Hi Max, thank you again. There's been a change of plan for the weekend family stuff again just the same as what we have had all week with brother and dad. I got to Skype mum today so we could have a fab chat and it was magical. Do you travel a long way for your treatment? Mum is in The Christie Hospital they have been amazing she says they are wonderful. Good luck for tomorrow hope you are ok I'll be thinking of you speak soon xxxx