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2 posts since
1 Jul 2019
Good afternoon,
I am on here to talk about my Grandma (81) who was recently diagnosed with Metastatic Cancer. The Cancer can not be operated on, but she can have Chemo.
Today is her first day, she has been taken to the hosital by her Son. I was just wondering what to exect. I have really been upset by it all and have struggled quite a bit with it since the news was shared with the family as a life expectanc has been shared, which I am totally unprepared for.
Her cancer is Oesophagus with a spread to the Liver. she beat Pancreatic cancer about 8 years ago (lady of steel!!).
Being selfish, I think the rest of the family are handling the news alot better than me, and I don’t feel like I can really pour out to them due to the fact we are in it togetherm and Grandma is the one going through it.
I guess I am looking to understand the sort of thing she might be going thorugh, how she might feel this week and whether there is anywhere I can source help (maybe here!).
Thank you
1970 posts since
11 May 2016
Hi YosemiteSam and welcome to the forum.
I noticed you hadn’t had a reply yet so I just thought I’d stop by and see how your grandma got on with her first chemo session the other day.
I know you wanted to get an idea of what she might be going through at the moment so I’ve found some information on our website which I hope will help with this. Just click here and here to find out more.
Do keep chatting to us if you find it helps YosemiteSam as you’ll find many members here who will understand how you’re feeling and what you’re going through at the moment.
Best wishes to you both,
Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator
1472 posts since
4 Jan 2019
Hi I’m afraid cemotheropy varies with everyone some have no side effects at all others get nearly everything, but one of the main things is feeling sick or actually being sick, than aches and pains all over, I’m afraid until she starts treatment nobody will know normally it a few days before problems start. Good luck to your mum.
Billy
2 posts since
1 Jul 2019
Hi Steph,
Thanks so much for reaching out. Really appreciate it.
She has had the injection and is now home. She has 21 tablets to take each day now which really surprised me!
She has said she is feeling okay at the moment (2 Days since) so I am really relieved about that. SHe is worried about side effects but have told her that all she can do is follow the Drs advice. I am trying to speak to her everyday, but I am worried that I am pressuring her or it might make her feel worse.
Thank you for the links I will check those out and have a read.
It is really helpful having you guys here to talk to
Sam
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