post chemo nausea

I had my first cycle of chemo- for mesothelioma- last Wednesday [1st June] and was not too bad regarding feelings of nausea, headache and bad taste in my mouth,  however from around the afternoon of  Friday  2nd day after treatment the onset of all the above symptoms really, shockingly, kicked in. For the last three days I have felt an extremely low quality of life suffering  badly from the above symptoms. I realise the reaction to chemo will vary from patient to patient, and what particular treatment their on, and for the particular  type of cancer their being treated for, however it would be comforting to hear that the debilitating symptoms do/can subside. 

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  • Hello bal72,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat!

    I am sorry to hear you have been experiencing these side effects from chemotherapy treatment. I am sure our members will share similar stories with you as well as their coping strategies to deal with these side effects.

    We have some information on our site on sickness and cancer drugs which you can find here. It includes tips on how to reduce sickness. We also have some general information on chemotherapy side effects here. You are also welcome to ring our team of nurses on this free number 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm as they may have some helpful suggestions for you. 

    Best wishes,

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hello bal72

    So sorry to hear how poorly you have felt following your chemotherapy. My husband was recently diagnosed with Lymphoma and was given some anti-sickness drugs, before he left the hospital, on the day of his first chemo. He was sick every hour for the entire night because we didn't know he could take the anti--sickness tablets the same day as he had received the anti- sickness drips at the hospital. The nausea lasted for 3 days but he only needed to take one tablet per day to keep the nausea at bay. Next week he will receive the second course of chemo and we know now that, at the first sign of nausea, he should take the anti-sickness tablets. Hope this helps. 

    Regards

    Billybob

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  • Hello bal72

    So sorry to hear how poorly you have felt following your chemotherapy. My husband was recently diagnosed with Lymphoma and was given some anti-sickness drugs, before he left the hospital, on the day of his first chemo. He was sick every hour for the entire night because we didn't know he could take the anti--sickness tablets the same day as he had received the anti- sickness drips at the hospital. The nausea lasted for 3 days but he only needed to take one tablet per day to keep the nausea at bay. Next week he will receive the second course of chemo and we know now that, at the first sign of nausea, he should take the anti-sickness tablets. Hope this helps. 

    Regards

    Billybob

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