A very sad situation for you and your sister. And although I'm not a medic, I know that your question is difficult. People react to chemo in so many different ways. The side effects are not always horrendous. But it is very difficult to predict in advance which patients will be most affected. Maybe your sister can begin, on the understanding that she stop if the side-effects become too much? A 3-6 month extension may only be worthwhile, and only your sister can decide if it is worthwhile, if the side effects are not too severe. Sorry I cannot be more help. Best wishes. Harry

Hi,

I'm so sorry for what you're dealing with. I researched the best cancer direction for my Dad and was recommended a dietitian.

He was having issues eating post-treatment so I know not the same case but she was excellent and I know she also helps people during treatment. She was so caring and she really helped my dad mentally deal with how frustrating he was finding things.

It's worth noting some people don't get side effects from chemo – my Dad had none. I think it's more usual to talk about negative experiences because you need more support but also remember that your sister could also be like Dad and not have the horrendous symptoms you hear of.

I hope this helps and isn't too late,

Rebecca 

Plop123

welcome to the forum and I am so sorry to hear about your sister

i am now 3.75 years post treatment for throat cancer but had chemo and Tomotherapy and it’s the radio therapy that causes the most short and long term impact

although the treatment as a hole is no roll-a-coaster it would be difficult for me to define the problems I had between those caused by radiation and those from chemo

It appears that different chemo drugs effect you in different ways too. I has Cisplatin .. is was an 8 hour all day session, 6 doses, once a week.

however I have heard of people who for like treatments have only had two hour sessions over a longer period.

it would therefore be very useful if you could get the chemo drug name and post a separate post with that drug name in, this will then target people who have a greater knowledge of its impact and guide you and your sister in a more beneficial way.

I wish you all the luck in your search and please let us know how you get on

vatch