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Cancer Support

alfredo

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1. The anti nausea drug they give you comes in handy.

Reply to cyclonefence (Original post)

Fri Dec 7, 2018, 05:32 PM

Dec 2018

I found barfing was no big thing. It just came out like water. Carry a beaker for barfing nearby.

This is the one the VA gave me.

The nausea will trail off in time, but keep something with you until you are sure your stomach is better.

Sleep is essential. You will nap several times a day.

I survived with the help earphones, good music and a sleep mask

I used a feeding tube for food and water.

Hydrate! Practice patience. A walking stick or a steady hand helps.

I was getting radiation at the same time as Chemo, so your mileage may vary.

Just handle it as it comes, and you'll do fine.

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One good thing [View all] cyclonefence Dec 2018 OP

The anti nausea drug they give you comes in handy. alfredo Dec 2018 #1

Oh, my cyclonefence Dec 2018 #2

35 radiation doses, 2 chemos. Supposed to have 3, but I'm old and weak ;) alfredo Dec 2018 #3

Jesus--your poor body! cyclonefence Dec 2018 #4

My wife was my rock, and still is. alfredo Dec 2018 #5

I was told to stay away from too much fat. JHan Dec 2018 #6