Husband trying to be supportive

[WoodyB]

Hello, my name is Woody. I am disabled with a neuro condition, but try to be as supportive as possible to my wife Suzanne who has OC (BRCA2).

Suzanne was diagnosed stage 3 in March 2013 and has had two recurrences, so three goes at the dreaded taxol/carboplatin cocktail. But hey it has worked! Last time round they had to go light on the carboplatin as Suzanne developed an allergic reaction.

Suzanne is a patient of the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle. She has been on olaparib since October 2017 and so far, so good.

[Petrolhead]

Hi Woody

Everyone needs support- so glad you are able to do that considering that you have problems yourself. The treatments are hard but good news that the olaparib is doing its job. Best wishes to you both.

Fay

[WoodyB in reply to Petrolhead]

Thank you so much, Fay. There is a lovely chemo nurse at the Freeman Hospital called Fay and another lovely Faye!

Hope you're still doing well. Take care.

[Nancy222]

Hi Woody,

Good that you can support your wife. Don't forget to take good care of yourself, too.

[WoodyB in reply to Nancy222]

Thank you Nancy. Good luck with your new treatment.

[Lyndy]

Wishing you and your wife all the best xx

[WoodyB in reply to Lyndy]

Thank you Lyndy. Hope you're still doing well.

[Neona]

Wishing you both the very best of luck.

[WoodyB in reply to Neona]

Thank you Neona. Pleased to hear your good news and that you enjoyed the cruise. Suzanne and I LOVE Madeira - went twice last winter!

[Debonair1]

Good to hear the new treatments is working for you wife.

I am sure you are a huge support to each other.

Best wishes xx

[WoodyB in reply to Debonair1]

Thank you Agnes. Really sorry to read about the tough times you've been having. The only way is up now you are in the hands of the Christie - you'll get the best possible care.

[Maxjor]

Hi Woody--thank you for sharing. Sounds like you two can be a good support for each other and with you having a condition as well, its nice to read you know so much about your wife's treatment. Wishing you both some worry-free days! oxox Judy

[WoodyB in reply to Maxjor]

Thank you Judy. Sounds like you have just started olaparib, so hope it goes well for you. I think the side effects are quite variable. Suzanne's have lessened with time. Main one now is horrible taste (almost like chemo taste) and intermittent nausea. Suzanne is also very tired in the evenings. But tons better than on chemo. Good luck!

[Maxjor]

Thanks Woody--I am so happy to hear she has been on it since Oct of last year. Yes for me, fatigue has hit but I am hoping that's one of the ones that lessen with time. Do not have the taste issue (yet?) and thank goodness no nausea. In the U.S., we are allowed to have food with Olaparib and I always wonder if that helps keep the nausea at bay.

Whatever the answer--she should just keep doing what she's doing! Judy

[WoodyB]

Yes, agreed, you too! Keep smiling!