After chemo and radiotherapy

[husseif]

Hi I am Husseif...diagnosed with small cell lung carcinoma...I had undergone chemo and radiotherapy...which didn't improve.I've grown weaker since I can not eat been vomiting...it has been two months since my last chemo...is it normal that I feel this way?

[RoyCastleHelpline Partner Ask the Nurse Roy Castle]

Hello husseif,

If these symptoms are continuing and you are feeling weak, not eating and vomiting you should get in touch with your gp or lung cancer specialist nurse, they will know your medical history and be able to examine you, then advise on what is causing these symptoms, if you are unable to contact them phone NHS 24 for advice .

If you wish to speak with someone please give us a call on our nurse led helpline freephone 0800 358 7200

Kind regards

Roy Castle Helpline

[JanetteR57]

Sorry to hear you're not feeling any better. If you're not eating, you won't be getting any sustenance for your body to start healing or to give you energy. Have you tried any of the fortified drinks or tried soup? It can be a good introduction to food - and even if you feel nauseous, soup can sometimes get you past the 'nauseous' phase. Or what about eggs?

You must be exhausted…. do hope you can get some support as there anti-nausea medication that your doctor can prescribe - important to keep eating, resting and moving about as best you can. good luck.

[johnnyb63]

H Hussaif this happened to me to , I lost 4.5 stone before I got my appetite back and now I have put 2.5 stone back on it was about 10 weeks for me I hope you are quicker.