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Cancer Support

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Laurelin

(978 posts)
Mon Jun 8, 2026, 06:06 AM 14 hrs ago

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So I'm 4 treatments and a CT scan into chemo. Every treatment brings new problems. The first 3 rounds had difficulties (oral thrush was the worst) but were totally worth it. Dose 4 was a whole new level. I was so sick I couldn't eat anything but a few saltines for a week, ultimately fainted a few times and ended up in the hospital on IV NaCl and antibiotics. I'm OK now, eating and all, but have no energy whatsoever. They've delayed my next chemo session for 2 weeks and lowered the dose. Fingers crossed.

On the positive side, the two primary tumors have shrunk, so the doctor who asked me if I had considered palliative care now thinks I should continue with the chemo. (The third tumor was in a lymph node and all my lymph nodes are swollen right now so no actual information on how that's going).

Thank you to everyone who sent positive thoughts and prayers. ❤️‍🩹

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Update [View all] Laurelin 14 hrs ago OP
I am sorry you have had a miserable time with the chemo. brer cat 14 hrs ago #1
Thanks brer cat Laurelin 11 hrs ago #6
Improvement wyn borkins 13 hrs ago #2
Thank you! Laurelin 11 hrs ago #5
Gentle 🫂 and good luck.🍀 mwmisses4289 13 hrs ago #3
Thank you Laurelin 11 hrs ago #4
I wish you well and hope for positive results. murielm99 11 hrs ago #7
Thank you Laurelin 10 hrs ago #10
Keep imagining a war you are winning. sinkingfeeling 10 hrs ago #8
Thanks Laurelin 10 hrs ago #11
Good thoughts SuzyandPuffpuff 10 hrs ago #9
Thank you. Laurelin 10 hrs ago #12
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