Chemotherapy

My husband was diagnosed with large B cell lymphoma stage 4 on the 14th of may he's had 2 rounds of chemotherapy and is due his 3rd on Tuesday 14th his dr has told us that he has it in his lymph nodes his spleen his liver is quite badly affected and it's in both lungs the chemotherapy has been fine no real side effects but he's now got it into his head that because he has no real side effects apart from fatigue that it's not working so wants to stop chemotherapy he's only 56 I'm struggling with his decision I know it's his choice but it honestly feels like he's giving up sorry don't really need a reply I just want to act like I'm ok with it but I want to scream at him to fight I guess I'm overwhelmed and feeling lost ️

  • Hi Gina74

    I just wanted to post to say please don't feel that you're alone in dealing with things. It's easy to feel overwhelmed and lost but we've many members here who have experienced similar emotions. 

    Hopefully your husband will have an open and honest conversation with his Consultant or chemo nurse this week who can explain to him that just because he's had minimal side effects it doesn't necessarily indicate how the treatment may be working. 

    If obviously a difficult time for you both. If you'd like to chat to one of our nurses about how you're feeling then please do give them a call. I know they would be happy to talk things through with you. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator

  • Hello I am on weekly chemo since August 2019 and I dont have any side effects I have even returned to work 3 weeks ago and Fridays I am having chemo.My last scan my lung nodules keep shrinking and my liver and kidney are clear now.So just because ha has no side effects doesnt me its not working.Everybody is different.

     

    I hope it helped so you can share my story with his so he doesnt stop the chemo.Take care

     

    Denise