Cancer Research UK main site

St 4 Hodgkin's lymphoma, how do you cope with so much chemo?

Mummytwo
Offline

Hi there I'm recently diagnosed, I have stage 4 hodgkin's lymphoma and have already had 3 sessions on chemo with another 8 or more to go.

I'm having abvd but that could change depending on my recent pet scan results,

How have people coped with so many chemo session??

This 4th one has floored me and I'm miserable, fed upfeeling sick and being in alot of pain I have 2 kids and generally feel like I cannot cope with months more off treatment, any tips or tricks or anything welcome

  • I'm so sorry for how you're feeling MummyTwo and for how tough your last chemo session was.

    If you feel like it's becoming too much do be sure to let your treatment team know so they can help you find a way through this and make the side effects more manageable for you.

    Going through chemotherapy can be very challenging both physically and emotionally but you're not alone as many of our members have been on this journey so will have an idea of what you're going through at the moment and will hopefully be along soon to offer their thoughts and advice.

    Our lovely team of cancer nurses are available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5.m if you'd like to talk things through with them as well.

    Sending all our strength and support your way.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

Speak to a nurse

Quick links

Follow us

Registered with Fundraising Regulator (logo)
Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F). Registered address: 2 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ.