Learn About Cancer Chemotherapy Treatment and How It Works
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- čas přidán 3. 12. 2022
- In this video, we're going to take a look at throat cancer treatment and how it all works!
If you're concerned about your throat cancer, then this video is for you! We'll talk about the treatment options and the side effects of throat cancer chemotherapy, so you can make an informed decision about your treatment. Watch and learn, and feel confident about your diagnosis and treatment! Thanks for watching!
I recommend having a port installed. It makes access so much easier without any of these complications.
I think the port is a good idea. It would have saved me some aggravation. Oh man, the things I know now that I had no idea I would need to know back then.
Lee
I also had the chemo port put in. It served me well!
Thanks for sharing this. I had round one of 2x large dose cisplatin on Monday and am currently struggling with mostly tinnitus/hearing loss but also taste/smell and horrendous hiccups even in my sleep 😮😂
Radiation’s ok at the moment as I’m only a few days in. Just hoping the fog lifts a little this weekend.
Hope you’re still doing well 💪🏼
Videos like yours are great for those of us going through this right now 🙌🏼
I’m staying positive and know I’ll get there eventually
Take care ❤
Hi Michael,
That Cisplatin can be a real bear for sure! Until I started researching it for this video, I was not aware of all of the possible side effects. I have recently found out that I have suffered some hearing loss but I'm not sure if it's because I'm getting older or the chemo. I'm doing very well thank you and I hope you will see some settling / improvement soon.
Lee
Cisplatin was what I was given as well. That wasn't bad. The process was a day long event though, with blood test right before, fluids before, then Cisplatin, then fluids after. Immediate effects: some nausea. Easily controlled for me with Compazine and Zofran. A slight tingling in my feet. I was one of the rare ones that had a heaviness and irritation in the groin area that was extremely unpleasant. All in all, if I'm comparing a bit of heaviness and nausea to having cancer.... obviously there is no choice.
Today, one year out, after 35 high dose radiation sessions and 2 rounds of Chemo 6 weeks apart, my scans look good and the Docs say "a positive response to treatment". I'm finally back to tasting most things accurately, and eating almost everything. No more spicy stuff though, and some mint flavors burn like fire.
I have some swelling in the neck from scar tissue and lymphedema. That won't change, and really does not inhibit me in any way. Swallowing is back to 90% of what I had before... plenty good enough to work just fine, as long as I sip water with each bite.
Thanks "Regular Guy" for the videos, and the assist with them while I was going through my own personal H E double toothpicks. You inspired me, and set a good example: a road map if you will, for my own journey. You are a cool dude. Not a club anyone would choose to join, but we did, and made it through. Go live every day, everyone... No one is immune to challenge and tough times. What you do with those times is the mark of a decent human being.
Wow! Thanks for the kind comments Beanoil! It's always nice to hear that a video or two have been helpful to someone. I think spicy stuff is mostly out for me as well. I didn't have lymphodema, but I do have some muscle fibrosis that is restricting my neck movement. You are correct, not a great club to join and the initiation does suck, but we did get through it! Congrats on the clear scan and keep checking in on here. I am sure there are a lot of people watching who could benefit from your experiences as well.
Lee
Hi again, I will be given Paclitaxel and Carbplatin chemo once a week for 7 weeks, and radiation 5 days a week for 7 weeks. Your videos are really helping me prepare for what is to come, thanking you greatly. @ Olivia Newton John Centre Melbourne Australia
It sounds like our treatment time is about the same, Chemo 1 X per week and radiation 5 X per week. I didn't have a "cocktail" of two chemo drugs, just the 100 mg of Cisplatin. Good luck on the upcoming trial. Try to keep a good positive attitude and lean on your friends and family for support. Don't be a knobhead like me and think you can handle all of it on your own. I learned that the hard way...
Keep us informed of your progress!
Lee
Exact same treatment I had. It was a rough summer but now 4 months since my last treatment I am feeling much better. Just try to stay hydrated and take in as much nourishment as possible either by mouth or a feeding tube. Good luck.
Thank you for share for experience. I hope that you are doing well and completely recovery. Stay well
Hi Lola! Thank you for the kind words and good thoughts. I am currently fighting with the insurance company to get the annual scan, but may have made some progress yesterday.
Lee
Thank you for this video, my husband has just been diagnosed and I’ve been watching your other videos too, it’s been really helpful to get some idea of what he is facing, we meet with oncology for the first visit on Tuesday. Just know you really are helping people!
Wow, Thank you so very much Tina. I'm glad the videos are helping. I am so sorry you and your husband are going through this. It's a difficult road but it is certainly doable. Take a list of questions for both you and your husband to the oncologist. Don't rely on memory. I know during my first visit that I only really heard about 1/3 of what was said.
Good luck to you and your husband, and please keep us informed!
Lee
Hi Tina!
Sorry to hear about your husband. How is everything at this moment?
I will be starting my first radiation treatment followed by first of two split cisplatin treatments on Monday. Had my tonsils out October 27 and still not fully recovered. Trying to prepare my mind for the long arduous journey
Hi Jay,
Unfortunately it is an arduous journey. It will take a bit out of you but it is certainly survivable. Keep us updated with your progress.
Lee
Realize that EVERY treatment is one day closer to recovery! A positive attitude even when I had feeding tube and feeding formula problems and prayers from myself and many others on my behalf. I had a different chemo drug so I only needed to be sitting one hour a week. Never had side effects from chemo. Every one reacts differently. My cancer center was very kind and helpful.
Another great video. I had the same chemo and almost the exact same thoughts. One thing I will mention though is on my chemo day and the day after I usually felt pretty good, because of all the iv fluids and nutrients they give with it. About two days after chemo would really hit me.
Hi Keith,
Maybe I didn't get all of the IV's? I know I was given A LOT of fluids, but I never felt better after chemo after the first 2-3 sessions. I do agree, with chemo on Monday, by Friday I was absolutely spent... Are you recovered now?
Lee
@@theregularguy141 Still sore and swollen throat even after 4 months since last treatment. But it seems to be getting better very slowly, still about 70 lbs down from where I started a year or so ago. I just gotta power through the soreness and get the calorie intake.
Yeah Keith, unfortunately thats all you can really do. I just took my time, drank a lot of fluids as I ate and limited myself to small meals or snacks several times a day. I also kept mixing in the Ensure drinks as well just to get more calories in. Are you able to get any exercise in? That was a big obstacle for me, getting enough energy to start actually moving around.
I had cisplatin at a high dose every 3 weeks so 3 times total. And boy did the last one kick me around in the month following treatment. But never threw up and the first 2 didn't really knock me around too badly.
I've heard of the high dose treatment, but certainly did not experience it. Mine was 6 doses 1 per week for 6 weeks. I have heard that the high dose can be very rough. When did you finish treatment? What are the results?
Lee
Do you have a video that I can watch that you talk about how u knew something was wrong with your throat? The symptoms and what stage were u in when u found out?
Here you go! It's my second video so, the editing etc isn't quite there. But it does have some of the info you were asking about. I was Stage IV
czcams.com/video/IozrEpOryRs/video.html
Your videos are helpful and informative, going thru the same treatment. 35 rads and 6 weekly cisplatin. Did you end up with 6 or 7 shots at the end? Thank you for your time and videos.
Great question! I was scheduled for 7, but my blood work was out of whack. The Oncologist looked at everything and stopped at 6, but kept the radiation at 35 hits. How far along are you? Hope you are doing well!
Lee
Hi Lee, i’m at 27 rads and I’ve done 6 cisplatin. Concerned about my ears ringing from the chemo. (Hearing loss) why I’m reluctant about my 7th. Dreaming about cheeseburgers and steak &cheese. I’m happy you got your taste back. You’re doing great. 👍
@@christz1000 I had heard that hearing loss could be a concern with certain chemo treatments. What chemo are you on?
@@christz1000how did your hearing go? I’m on day four of a heavy cisplatin dose and ringing in my ears/hearing loss is becoming an issue I’m hoping it clears in the coming days 🤞🏼🤞🏼
@@mikerawles0712 ringing has subsided, still there. Speak to your team abt it. Prayers and wish you the best thru treatment
Many patients complaining hearing loss of chemo.... it will be back??
In the case of hearing loss due to the use of chemotherapy, it may result in tinnitis (ringing in the ears), and or partial hearing loss. Unfortunately hearing loss is not reversible. The use of hearing aids may improve your hearing. There some interesting studies being conducted into the cure or reduction of tinnitus, but nothing is out yet that I know of.
Lee
CIsplatin caused hearing loss for me, at the higher frequencies. It is not reversible. i have adapted and I'm looking into hearing aids.
Oh ouch, the foot, oh no
Yeah, that was not cool.
@@theregularguy141 you have endured so much, but, your alive and u beat the cancer!
You might want to ask your oncologist about this, because some cancers (not sure about throat cancer), but with breast cancer, when the cancer goes into remission a lot of doctors will not tell you this, but the cancer cells (even if just one cancer cell left) hides out in the bone marrow and May or may not become active again, Olivia Newton John died this way.
@@katinabotten Correct, that is why post treatment scanning is so important. For the next 3-5 years at least, depending on the country and testing recommendations.
@@katinabotten Yes I am, and yes I have!
Keep making videos, love your energy!! Easy video ranking = Promo`SM!
Thank You Ruben