I’m finding it harder and harder to stay positive. How much more pain and how much more nausea? At the same time I’m cross for being such a light weight!!
It must be so hard when you feel sick, tired etc ... have the given you any anti sickness drugs or tried a different one if they have .. I am a bit fed up as I wasn't well enough to have my surgery...started with a cold that developed into a cough but not enough that it's able to be treated with antibiotics...so now I have to just sit it out until its cleared .
Don't know how your doing now, I see you started treatment in March, I had my kidney removed 3 years ago but the cancer came back in my pelvis. I was worried about treatment ( chemo + radiotherapy ) and found it easy at first but this got to me later with tiredness and not being able to do anything really. I have always fought hard and kept myself fit with exercise and it helped me cope from day to day. There is light at the end of the tunnel, ask for sickness tablets and pain relief. Hope all clears up for you.
I know the feeling. Thyroid / neck cancer removed on 17th jan this year and just been told that because its spread to my right shoulder it's incurable.
One day at a time and trying to enjoy life while I can.
Don’t be so hard on yourself, you are braver than you realise. I had Chemo after surgery 5 years ago and can honestly say that it was awful!! But treatment usually is and eventually it gets easier. My lungs are fine (had NSCLC) but I was left with an infected lymph node that was too risky to remove so it’s been like a dark cloud hanging over me. I’m currently on a Clinical trial specific for my problem, lots of drugs, new Chemo drugs etc. Side effects have been worse than first lot from 5 years ago, had a couple of respite weeks and the anti-sickness drugs definitely work. Speak to your Oncologist/Cancer Nurse, there are some amazing drugs that really can make a difference. Positive is a word I grew to hate, so I don’t use the word. I just accept that I’ll feel horrible for several days after infusions then a few days of almost normality. My youngest daughter always assists with Chemo visits therefore knows exactly what happens, this helps. So, do NOT put yourself down, rest/sleep when you feel like it, walk around slowly when you are able, don’t push yourself too hard. You’ll get there, me darlin’, be kind to yourself and accept a big hug from me x
