Second last session of chemo.

[hotoz57]

Today i had my second last session ,a large one  (5 hours) of

Gemcitabine and Cisplatin. Preparing for a 'leaky' night and staying awake all night,both side affects i have with these drugs. The more sessions i have the worse they seem to affect me,feeling quite ill tonight ,No vomiting but felt like it at one stage. The nurses are having a bit of trouble finding veins that havent been destroyed in my arms, the Gemcita bine  damages the vein lining apparently. Hope they heal after a while. Had a different Oncologist and im getting a different story from my normal one, she doesnt think a followup scan in necessary until 6 months later,my normal guy said he would probably ask for one a few weeks after i finish ,my preference ,even if its only for peace of mind . I will ask him again next week after my final dose, a small one of that nasty drug Gemcitibine. Got a big hug from my favourite nurse today...she is a cheeky young thing. lol.

[rosielane]

I remember the chemo well the side effects do seem to get worse the more cycles you have, you have nearly finished though well done.  I would push for a scan in a few weeks to make you wait six months is awful.  I think sometimes they forget they are dealing with humans.

[hotoz57 in reply to rosielane]

Rosie , As i have aged i have become more laid back about things,but even to me six months is a long time to wait .On the other side my wife who can be quite outspoken has scared a few of my doctors with her glare if she did not agree with them. ha ha poor bastards! I am fairly certain i will get my early scan.

[JustRita]

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[Sunshine51]

How awful for you and I have been reading up a lot on chem so I may refuse if it is an option to me when I get them all Monday 9th may. I am 87 and now have a heart defect so what's the point to go through a rough time if I get side effects. I hope you will soon begin to feel better as to your side affects and surely it has to do some good along the way,but at my age I doubt if I could accept side effects,living on my own and sometimes feel like shutting myself away . I would give you a big hug cos I'm still a cheeky begger haha.Have to put a bit of humour in somewhere. Best of wishes to you young fellow

[hotoz57 in reply to Sunshine51]

Sunshine my purpose for writing the piece was to inform people not dissuade them from using chemo,i would feel terrible if anything bad happened because of my writing,but still i do appreciate that we all make our own choices.Good Luck whatever you choose and i will hold you to that big hug.

[rosielane in reply to Sunshine51]

Sunshine I am sorry like hotoz57 I didn't mean to put you off chemo I was very well looked after by the staff on the chemo ward and well supported I got through all the side effects and now feel it was all worth well good luck with your decision

[Sunshine51]

No my dear you did not put me off at all as I have kept up in the medical side of things coming from a medical family and nursed 35 years .it won't be long now before I am offered options but I will let you know as to what I do decide as  it will be my choice at my age.i wouldn't mind having another turbt op to perhaps remove a bit more often tumour but we will see.xx

[Rossi68]

Yes I'd have scan soon ...less time for you to worry...hope side effects get better soon for you and glad only one more treatment to go...fingers crossed for you