chemo side effects

I am just about to have my 4th session of 6 chemotherapy. I have a medical condition known as "Burning feet" which has been made worse by chemotherapy. I have had the medication that I take for this condition increased. I have also developed a problem with my left leg which seems to have developed a mind of its own and gives way from time to time. It has also affected the feeling in my left foot. Im hoping these changes will not be permanent.

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  • .. it really makes me feel worried about my mom ..she's been in chemo 4 session and now she feel very weak to the point that she cannot even speak ,, it's really difficult for me to see her situation ..really breaks my heart ..

  • hi cristen. thanks for replying to my post. everyone is different with how chemo affects them. The problem with my feet us an existing condition and I was warned that chemo could aggrevate it. It has been worsethan expected though so they are reducing the dose of my chemo for the last two sessions I have. Thankfully the last Oncologist I saw was very understanding. Make your Mums Drs aware of how she is suffering with the side effects and hopefully they will be able to help her xx

     

     

  • hi how are you ? My mom's condition now is getting better.She undergo brachytheraphy 2 days ago and i wish no more chemotheraphy for her.But how's your condition now.? I know your body may be weak, But sure your heart is strong. Stay strong inside your heart, And watch how you quickly recover. You will get well soon .

  • Hi cristen. im better than I was thanks. They have reduced the dose of chemo and Ive had injections to raise my white cell count.  My feet arent any better and I dont think they will improve as they were bad before chemotherapy. I inly have one more session of chemotherapy left and then Ive got radiotherapy so nearly through my treatment x

     

     

     

  • Im about to have my last lot of chemotherapy next week and following reduced dose have been fine. Ive been told I start radiotherapy in a month but am anxious about having it especially as Ive been told there us a 50/50 of it coming back as I have lymphvascular. That news has unsettled me and made md feel even more nervous about having it

  • Hi  'LL ......... please don't be nervous about radiotherapy, it is  very straightforward compared to the chemotherapy. I am surprised they have told you what they have but if that is how you have interpreted it then it means you have a 50 % it WON'T come back and need to do all you can to ensure that.

    The treatment is almost over, so that's brilliant and you can look forward to getting on with life in your 'new normal'. Best of luck with everything x

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  • Hi  'LL ......... please don't be nervous about radiotherapy, it is  very straightforward compared to the chemotherapy. I am surprised they have told you what they have but if that is how you have interpreted it then it means you have a 50 % it WON'T come back and need to do all you can to ensure that.

    The treatment is almost over, so that's brilliant and you can look forward to getting on with life in your 'new normal'. Best of luck with everything x

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