Guest guest Posted May 4, 2004 Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 Hi there. I just wanted to let you all know my mom had her surgery about 3 weeks ago. I was wondering what are some good things to be concerned about for when beginning chemo. My mom sees the chemo dr on Thursday and I was wondering what kind of questions should I ask her? Thanks. -Melika Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2004 Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 Hi there. I just wanted to let you all know my mom had her surgery about 3 weeks ago. I was wondering what are some good things to be concerned about for when beginning chemo. My mom sees the chemo dr on Thursday and I was wondering what kind of questions should I ask her? Thanks. -Melika Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2004 Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 Hi there. I just wanted to let you all know my mom had her surgery about 3 weeks ago. I was wondering what are some good things to be concerned about for when beginning chemo. My mom sees the chemo dr on Thursday and I was wondering what kind of questions should I ask her? Thanks. -Melika Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2004 Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 I would ask about side effects from the chemo, how often she will be getting it, ask about anti nausea meds in case she gets sick. What reactions to watch for. How it will be given, pill form, IV, IV drip. Who will give the treatments. Can she take any of her other meds with the chemo treatments.Any precautions to be taken? Cost, can she drive hersrlf to treatments if necessary. I am sure the ladies will come up with somemore questions. I will keep your Mom in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my breast cancer ornaments at: http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html also check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at: http://www.cancerclub.com Re: Mom and chemo dr > Hi there. I just wanted to let you all know my mom had her surgery > about 3 weeks ago. I was wondering what are some good things to be > concerned about for when beginning chemo. My mom sees the chemo dr on > Thursday and I was wondering what kind of questions should I ask her? > Thanks. > -Melika > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 Hi Melika-- I think others have provided most of the questions. Let me add--- Think about a port, it made getting chemo more pleasant. I got anti-nausea medicine with the chemo and three different kinds for home and I used them. Ask about these because you can get the prescriptions filled beforehand. I did ask how soon I could go back to work. It varies with everyone. You have to watch your mom's temperature because the white blood cell count will go down and she will be vulnerable to infection. Fatique may be a problem. Ask about white and red blood cell booster shots. Take care, Marsha > Hi there. I just wanted to let you all know my mom had her surgery > about 3 weeks ago. I was wondering what are some good things to be > concerned about for when beginning chemo. My mom sees the chemo dr on > Thursday and I was wondering what kind of questions should I ask her? > Thanks. > -Melika Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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