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Laurelin

(978 posts)
Mon Jun 8, 2026, 06:06 AM Yesterday

Update

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

brer cat

(27,730 posts)
1. I am sorry you have had a miserable time with the chemo.
Mon Jun 8, 2026, 06:26 AM
Yesterday

At least you have some positive results. Sending you best wishes has you continue your treatment.

wyn borkins

(1,455 posts)
2. Improvement
Mon Jun 8, 2026, 07:00 AM
Yesterday

Might be less than you had hoped, but improvement just the same

I wish you well this day, and all days forward

Sincerely, Wyn

SuzyandPuffpuff

(715 posts)
9. Good thoughts
Mon Jun 8, 2026, 10:02 AM
Yesterday

Cancer is insidious. It has no guard rails and attacks everyone. It's not biased. Our defense is to meet it head on the best we can. Good luck to you. Strength to you. Try and find laughter anyway Yu can ... laughing helps.

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