Question about chemo

I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer stage 4 in March of this year. I started chemo at the beginning of May. I'm taking Abraxane and Gemzar for 3 weeks and then I get 1 week off and start the same cycle again. I'm going to start my 4th month of chemo next week. I get some side effects and my question is about feeling weak. I don't have any energy and I'm always tired. Can anyone recommend a supplement or anything that might help. I can't call ask a nurse as I'm an ex-pat living in Japan. My oncologist here recommended a herbal supplement, but it doesn't help.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

  • Hi Simon

     

    Different chemo but yes feeling weak is definitely a side effect. I was told to rest and sleep when I needed to and not fight the fatigue. When I had some energy I did some exercise or short walks gave me some energy.

  • Chemo is debilitating and all information stresses that.  Just eat well,  sleep if you need to and don't spend energy trying to fight it.  Try a multivitamin for your age group but make sure you are allowed it first.  You may need a blood transfusion,  my husband has just had one and it helped a lot.