Break from chemo but still been sick

Hi

My husband has advanced stomach cancer had radiotherapy beginning of year.

He's had 2 cycles of chemo which has been brutal.

He has had to have a break from chemo been set back twice due to him been sick and nausea.

He is booked in for Friday this week all depending how he is also he's bloods on Thursday. 

Gp and nurses have tried him with different antisickness meds just weren't working for him tonight he has had a driver fitted with antisickness meds.

He is getting steroid injections for next couple of days which will hopefully help with sickness too.

I'm really worried why he is been sick even though he's had no chemo for over 2 weeks.

Has anyone else been through the same thing ?

 

  • Hello Marie

    I'm so sorry to hear that your husband is struggling with nausea and sickness despite being on a rest period from chemo. I hope that by now the driver has helped to get this under control and that he is feeling a little more settled. 

    It sounds like it's been an incredibly difficult time for you both and so I wanted to suggest that you give our team of nurses a call. I'm sure they will be happy to talk things through with you and offer any advice and support that they can. They're available Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Keep in touch and let us know how you're both getting on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

  • Thankyou for your message and been so kind 

    I think I will give a call 

    Thanks again Marie x