How Long Do Chemotherapy Side Effects Last? All You Need to Know
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- What is the duration of chemotherapy side effects during breast cancer treatment? Can some of these side effects become long-term? How can you effectively manage these side effects, and what factors influence how long they last? In this video, Dr. Jennifer Griggs explains everything you need to know about the duration of side effects from chemotherapy for breast cancer and its treatment
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I had a big operation to remove my reproductive system which was full of stage 4 cancer . Im 46 years old and live in Sydney Australia. I had 6 sessions of chemo ( Paclitaxel and Carboplatin) and only had a bit of occasional pain in my left leg . I was given a new drug called " Akynzeo" prior to each chemo session at the hospital. It is a new capsule designed to help with nausea . I experienced no nausea at all whilst going through treatment. I had a PET dye scan which came back clear of cancer . So I beat stage 4 cancer in 5 months !
Amazing! Well done 👍👍 wish I continued well being
That's incredibly inspiring to hear! Your resilience and positive outcome are truly remarkable. It's great to know that new advancements are making a difference in managing side effects. Your journey serves as a beacon of hope for many others facing similar challenges. Thank you for sharing your story with the Yerbba community!
Fantastic and well done and wish continued recovery and you have just given an inspiration to fight this illness. Thank you!
Aww thats so wonderful and good for you!
A traditional classic formula could solved fatigue issues in chemotherapy.just three ingredients of lamb/ginger and Angelica sinensis, no any side effects. Actually, it could boost your immune system.
The nausea is unbelievable. I find it the worst, then comes fatigue and the inability to sleep. You are a great speaker, thank you for no ums and ahs.
We're truly sorry to hear that you're experiencing such challenging side effects from chemotherapy. It's not uncommon for these side effects to vary in duration and intensity among individuals. It's important to communicate openly with your healthcare team about these symptoms, as they may be able to offer additional support or adjustments to your treatment plan. Thank you for watching.
Have you tried fasting? Apparently that really helps.
I was diagnosed with breast cancer and two lymph nodes in Jan of 2022. Got through chemo radiation , immunotherapy and surgery but after stopping chemo, two months later I woke up with severe rheumatoid arthritis. I’m still struggling to walk and am on medication. Will this ever go away but I thank God I am in remission.
Chemo therapy is the Devil! don't do it! It make the Cancer Spread, plus your Dr's get Major Kickbacks for Big Pharma! $9,000/$10,000. per Session!
It's great to hear that you're in remission, but dealing with severe rheumatoid arthritis after your cancer treatment must be incredibly challenging. It is not uncommon for people to have a flare of an underlying, not-yet-diagnosed, inflammatory condition after treatment. It appears that treatment for cancer also treats inflammatory disease. Then when treatment stops, that inflammatory condition become symptomatic. In general, these symptoms do get better with treatment. Wishing you the best.
Thank you, Dr. Griggs, for your medical advice (very helpful).
Thank you, as always, for watching!
I finished my chemotherapy almost 6 weeks ago, and I still have good and bad days. I still have herceptin every 3 weeks until next May. Radiation is next, and praying it will go smoothly. Thank you for all the information and teaching us what to expect!!
Thanks for sharing your experience and taking the time to write.
Have strong faith in lord Jesus Christ beside having medical treatment ,God guides docs as well.
Radiation put me in the hospital last summer.
During chemo ..the nurse kept my feet and fingers covered with thick Ice pack ..it helped me a lot to avoid the tingling fingers and toes
Thanks for sharing your experience. There is some evidence that cryotherapy, using cold gloves and/or socks, may reduce the risk of neuropathy. Not everyone can tolerate the cold, however. Wishing you the best.
You can also wear too small surgical or nitrile gloves on your hands to achieve the same results as the cold or ice pack therapy during chemo.
@@iabelle85 do we use ice packs with the surgical gloves too or just wear the gloves only?
Thank you so very much for your advice. Its all new to me. Looking forward to your support.
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Thank you for all your videos..much needed 🙏
We are so glad you found our videos helpful. We appreciate you!
My momhas breast cancer and now she is experiencing after chemotherapy depression as i suspect after 14 sessions of chemotherapy (she has grade 3) now she got more and more not talkative and she cannot move or walk after 2 weeks of vomiting and headaches and now she can’t move her muscles well and she can’t swallow liquids and the problem is every MRI and scans results are good also the blood tests shows a good results. Now we don’t know why she is in this state ? Can you help me please?
Very GOOD video. You are great at speaking.
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They last for the rest of your life. It's the gift that keeps on giving......😢
Many side effects do last, that's for sure. And yet we're aware of people who are 10 years out from treatment who finally have something resolve that they were told would never resolve. Nonetheless, long term and late side effects of treatment can be so discouraging.
@@yerbba I just leave it here my distress:
I went to consult Geneva geneco and proctologist for anal HPV , i was given 2 cortisone creams - Scheriproct and Procto Synalar N- they knew that I was scared and worried about anal Cancer!!! still they added additional Anal Cancer risk factor to me - when I was already living in anxiety and fear- these creams made me so sick and I am facing huge aftermath of these substances that are highly cancerogenous: huge pelvic , lumbar pains, inability to sleep, agitation, itching, inflamed hemorrhoid ( maybe already cancerous because of these prednisone / cortisone creams ) .. I swear to God - Never ever I will do those barbaric Chemotherapies and Radiotherapies - they are Death therapies and modern medicine does more damage than good !!!! and unfortunately you have to be harmed by medicine - to believe me !!!!!!
Thanks for honesty.
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I would like to add to this topic. Going thru cancer twice, the worst item that comes to mind years later is insomnia, or really thinking that you aren't sleeping at all. I came to the point of begging the hospital EM to put me to sleep. They would only do that if I threatened suicide . My sister looked in on me and observed that I had been sleeping and I swore I hadn't. I went thru HELL. The problems with radiation and Chemo is really it doesn't really take affect until your last treatment. Then it gets worse. If you are treated for any oral or throat cancer, GET a feeding tube before treatment!!!!!!!!! Very important! I had IVa tongue cancer and stage 2Bc T2N1 SCC throat cancer.
Head and neck cancers are well-known for having severe and long-term side effects. Wishing you the best as you move forward.
Sorry friend my family and I are dealing with the big C as well…
Thank you for doing this.
Thank you for watching!
Very thorough video -- thank you! You are appreciated.
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Men with breast cancer. I went to Stanford for a second opinion regarding my mBC. When I arrived at the department, the signage was "Woman's Breast Cancer Center." I fatuously thought that Stanford is so advanced, there was a "Men's Breast Cancer center." When I asked a passing RN where the men's department was, she looked at me like I was a 51/50. After a endoscopy and a biopsy of the new metz and several scans they showed that the tumor on top of my trachea is expanding at an alarming rate. In 2005 when my doctor ordered a mammogram, my insurance company refused to pay for it because "I was the wrong sex for a mammogram." I paid for it.
It's disheartening when healthcare facilities don't have specialized recognition for male breast cancer. Your perseverance in seeking a second opinion and advocating for necessary tests is commendable. Taking the gender away from cancers traditionally considered specific to any gender is necessary for many reasons. Thank you for sharing your story. Clearly, policy changes are required.
You must be an American .
Sad
A lot of patients hit a problem with the medical profession when they aren't typical for an illness. Like old people with STDs or athletic types with colon cancer. I hope your insurers start backing you in your hour of need with prodding from the doctors treating you. Good luck
Hi, Iam so thankful to Yerbba for the information . My mum was diagnosed with her+stage 3. She is starting chemo in the 26.09.2023.
my request to you would be to do a her+ treatment video, with trastumab, perjeta.
Thanks so much for talking your time for this educational, much needed videos
Thanks for the suggestion. You may wish to check out our video on HER2-positive breast cancer czcams.com/video/VeLxQzKuGh0/video.html . Thanks for watching!
Thanks
Very helpful ! 🙏🙏🙏
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Thank you for such great information, hope to see more of your videos soon!
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Thank you for many informations. God bless.
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The best chemo side effect... remission. I just got my scan results. Last chemo infusion is tomorrow. I am so grateful for this treatment. My tumors are resolved and my DLBCL is in remission.
Had my first chemo a few days ago. I'm done, not going through hell again.
Thank you for watching. Going through chemo can be an incredibly tough experience. Remember to prioritize your well-being. It is also likely that changes can be made in either the chemotherapy or in the medications used to prevent side effects to make it more tolerable for you. Wishing you the best.
Hey how are you feeling now? My mothers going through the same
Sorry that you have this illness. I have just been diagnosed and getting ready for chemotherapy. I hope you have other options for treatment.
My first week after my first chemo was pure hell. I was so afraid of second infusion. Second infusion (and rest) side effects were way better than first. Hope you can hang in there
My friend refused chemo and is on a keto diet with adding Vit C liposomal and vit D . Probiotics is also à must for immune system
Thank you for this video, I finished Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Treatments last November 2023, for Low Grade BCell Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. I am still having Immunotherapy Treatments every 2 months, for a series of 4 Treatments. Pet Scan has shown Cancer is gone. Thanking Jesus. However, I still have a low endurance level, and have to sit and rest after the simplest of exertion, such as making the bed, or fixing a meal. Also, was diagnosed many years ago with Fibromyalgia, and have found that it has flared up and I am in a lot of pain all over my body. Also experiencing the neuropathy in my feet. Just saying all of this to say that I am encouraged to know that this can be normal after Chemotherapy etc. Thanksgiving you again for the video.
Thanks for sharing your experience. You're still within the window where you can expect to feel better and better each month. The fibromyalgia won't help of course. Hoping you're able to get exercise and good care for that.
When I was70 I got breast cancer I got Chemotherapy and Radiation it will be 5 years in July 2019 I wondered how long does the chemo stay in my body You answered my question very clearly I must say it's great to know you are out there giving advice in layman's terms. I wasnt able to discuss with many people as I felt it was a lonely time but thank God for you
The chemotherapy stays in the body for about 48 hours after each treatment. Its effects obviously last longer. We're glad the information provided was helpful to you and that it helped you feel less alone during your treatment. It’s stories like yours that motivate us to create these videos. Remember, you're not alone, and this community is here for you.
Thankyou for you videos
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I'm doing chemo and holistic. I was diagnosed with TNBC in february. No SOC until now. I start chemo tomorrow. Hoping for a good result.
Sending good wishes your way!
I'm now 1 week NED with TNBC (diagnosed in June 2023). I had an amazing result (100%) with chemo. When they start talking about surgery ask about Goldilocks. It is an amazing procedure that is one and done. You are strong you've got this.
@@amyoakes9703 hey how you doing now? Please explain ur treatment?
Very good 🙏
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Very helpful 😃 I was worried about loosing taste glad to taste does come back because I want to eat food! It has been hard after chemotherapy
Thank you 😊
Losing taste is indeed a challenging side effect of chemotherapy, but we're glad to reassure you that it typically does return. Hang in there, and soon you'll enjoy your meals just as before.
I had the hot flashes over 9 years after my cancer. But my Dr worked with me .
Good to hear that you've found a doctor to help you. Thanks for watching.
I always thought chemo was the same for every cancer. But when I had mine I realised its very specific and each person in the chemo room seemed to have a different regime. So the symptoms will vary too. I was very lucky. The drugs I had for ovarian cancer stage 3C made me tired and bald but not nauseous. I still gave a little peripheral neuropathy in my feet 2 years later but I was able to be active quite quickly after my c past chemo op. My memory for names and words sometimes fails me . Interesting to learn here that this was a side effect. Thanks for the language and puzzles tip!
Thank you for sharing your experience with chemotherapy. Treatment regimens are indeed specific to the type and even the stage of cancer, as well as individual patient factors. We're glad to hear that you were able to remain active and that the tips on language and puzzles were helpful.
K ambrose1549 Thank you for your clarification in respect of Chemotherapy. I had not appreciated until recently that it is specific to each patient .
2018: laparoscopic hysterectomy and six rounds of adjuvant chemotherapy for cancer of the endometrium papillary serous (paciltaxel and carboplatin). Experienced nausea, vomiting, extreme fatigue, bone and muscle aches, tachycardia, neuropathy (which I still have in 2024), constipation, blue-black nails, hair loss, mouth sores, rashes and itching.
2023: Recurrence with metastasis to abdomen and abdominal lymph nodes. Twelve rounds of cisplatin and gemcitabine - nausea, vomiting, fatigue, intense itching. Tumors were reduced - am now on maintenance every four weeks with the monoclonal antibody bevacizumab-maly. Side effects of bevacizumab: rhinitis, watery eyes and increased blood pressure, also some stomach upset. Prescribed omeprazole 40mg for stomach upset and low dose hydrochlorothiazide for blood pressure
Just Another Day In Paradise…I’m thankful that last CT scan in November 2023 was clear and CA125 is 22
You have been through so much. Many of the medications you've been on are not familiar to our viewers because they are not used in the treatment of breast cancer. Nonetheless, we at Yerbba are familiar with these drugs and know that they can be difficult. Sounds like your disease is under control. Hoping you continue to recover from the side effects of your treatment.
Hi there,
Were you taking any parp inhibitor, targeted treatment tablet like olaparib after u first completed your chemotherapy treatment in 2018???
What is CA125?
I have just been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.
I’m 78 with AIDS and a T cell count of below 500…undetectable viral load.
I am Seriously considering NOT going through chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
My concern is that I will endure the horrors of treatment only to find that my cancer hasn’t been treated or that it comes back.
At age 78, what is the point?
I have no family,no partner,no children, no pets.
I have no life’s work I need to complete.
Do I really want to subject myself to this torture for minimal or short term gains?
I am very sorry about the new diagnosis😕 I am a breast cancer survivor! It was rough no doubt.
I was 64 at the time. I could not tolerate the med I was put on after treatment. I stopped it and I put my trust in Jesus🎚♥️. It has not come back….praise to Him🙌🏻
Do you believe in God? I 🙏🏻that you do
Write me back if you need a friend going through this. 😊
Thank you for writing. It is completely understandable that you're questioning the benefit of treatment. Your choices must be aligned with your values and your goals of treatment. For our other viewers, it does not appear that people with AIDS with an undetectable load should not be offered treatment with curative intent. As always, understanding why certain treatments are being offered is essential.
@@yerbba well, I have decided to go ahead with the chemo and radiation.
It’s stage one cancer and the chance of “cure” is high.
I’m still rather daunted by the possibility of long term and profound side effects.
Thanks for replying.
U still have Jesus
Thank you so much 🙏🙏😔😔
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I wasnt told anything thank u for the video
We're glad this video could provide you with the information you needed. Thank you for watching, and we're here to help with any more questions you might have!
Thank you
Thank you for watching!
Good to know
Thanks for watching.
Please make a video about breast cancer and pregnancy
Check out our video about breast cancer and pregnancy. Feel free to leave a comment with any specific questions you'd like information on. czcams.com/video/_JCZd4X6mqc/video.html
Good day doc I'm from Philippines 🇵🇭 I'm finished my chemotherapy last March 11, 2023 after I finished I feel I'm dying to much pain all my body still pain may feet I feel like a electric in my vains after 7 months still pains I my legs. Stay safe ❤️
We're truly sorry to hear that you're experiencing such discomfort and pain even after completing chemotherapy. It's important to reach out to your healthcare team so they can evaluate your situation and provide you with appropriate guidance and support. They may recommend specific treatments, therapies, or adjustments to help manage your pain and improve your overall well-being. Remember, you're not alone in this, and your health is a top priority.
Stop your chemo and switch to a keto eating therapy ( no sugar at all )
God is good all the time and we will be all healed in mighty name of Jesus.Amen.
I know the pain in the leg. Try Japanese tea and Arnicare cream. Pray for God's help. Panadol for women helps me too.
What a brutal way to stop a disease. How on earth can they even determine how much and what kind to give you?
Experience and research
Such a great question. Feel free to check out our video about chemotherapy which touches on duration decisions: czcams.com/video/PgDqTzVovxQ/video.html . Please let us know if you have any additional questions!
Very true. I did my best (and I’m good) to avoid RT/chemo for 4 years. I was on a strict Chinese medicine protocol, handfuls of supplements, 4 surgeries, keto etc etc. it has returned every time, within months. I am now starting chemo/rt. Ya gotta do what you gotta do
@thetinmansheart 100% aye! I have been diagnosed with bone cancer and I always every thought that I would rather die than chemo but man when you have to chose between chemo and Death..... chemo is the obvious choice everytime. Hope you are feeling better!
This was very interesting. I went through six rounds of Carboplatin and Taxol for Ovarian and endometrial cancer. That was 9 years ago. I consider myself quite fortunate that I never had any nausea. The fatigue was bad and I had some neuropathy in my toes and fingers. It has mostly gone away it bothers me mostly in the winter months. And Chemo brain bothered me a lot. To me the worst symptoms and some I still struggle with came from the three rounds of High Density Radiation. I would say it took me a good 5 years to say I felt that I had recovered to feel almost normal again. Now close to 10 years post treatment with NED, I am even better then what I was before I was diagnosed. Much healthier all around but it was a long journey. I am still here and watching my granddaughters grow up… that was what I wanted the most. I would not hesitate to have chemo again if it were necessary. I’ve got 10 years of good quality life behind me and I’m still doing great. I am grateful for the treatment I received and the team I worked with.
Taking estradiol for 42 years gave me breast cancer. No one ever told me. 😢Now I’m going through Chemotherapy and Radiation.
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Estrogen replacement therapy is associated with a slightly increased risk of breast cancer, particularly with long periods of use. This wasn't known for decades, and many people are still taking estrogen replacement therapy beyond their normal menopause date. Just for clarity for other viewers, estrogen replacement therapy in someone who had their ovaries removed at a younger age is safe and not associated with a higher risk of breast cancer. Estrogen containing birth control pills also do not increase the risk of breast cancer in the present-day formulations.
Hrt replacement therapy have high risks of breast cancer that's what my GP told me when I had my premenopausal syndrome which bothered me..I just have to take supplements and adjusted my diet instead of hrt..
Uterine cancer survivor 2009. Lymphedema, chemo induced peripheral neuropathy and Levitor Nerve Spasms. Radiation both external and brachytherapy. Open abdominal surgery. Back then no ice packs offered. I am a survivor and grateful, however I am not the same person physically. I have ventral and hiatal hernia too from after surgery effect. Someday we will say “ How barbaric cancer treatments were.” We need more targeted therapies and less broad surgery, radiation and chemo.
We completely agree that we have to do better. Thanks for sharing your experience.
We seem to have same problem. No surgery as yet. Stage 4 endometrial cancer. Only chemo.
2008 breast cancer survivor that I agree no ice packs offered back then and I got neuropathy especially the worst in my right foot. Fast forward to 2024 and I was diagnosed with oral cancer and had a bone, nerve and tissue graft from lower right leg to replace dead bone in my jaw and it's made the neuropathy worse so my balance is affected and I have to be careful if I'm not walking on flat ground or going up and down steps.
Also besides neuropathy was thrown into menopause, had chemo brain, "ALL" hair fell out, and energy never really got back to normal. Some things got even worse with treatments this past year.
Neuropathy has kicked my butt so far after chemotherapy. I'm staying hopeful.
Mines gradually eased off over 6 months after I finished my treatment …every month it got a bit less. Hope you will be the same 🤞
Good to hear! I am miserable.
@@irene1182 chemotherapy ended in December. I'm taking immune therapy until early November. I will say the vitamins B6,12,3 and 1 have helped. Along with stretching.
@@EdithPleasants-ky9uh it got bad once I started taking the hormone blocker medicine. Definitely add exercise and vitamins. Discuss it with your doctors.
That’s a shame hoping it will ease off..I got Amitriptyline from my doctors ..maybe try that ! Not sure if it helped me or if it would have eased off over time anyway but worth a try
My niece had hand and foot cramps during 3 years of chemo. Sadly she passed away at age 48.
We're truly sorry to hear about the passing of your niece. Going through cancer and its treatments can be an incredibly challenging journey, and it's heartbreaking to lose someone to this disease. If you ever need support or information, please don't hesitate to reach out. Losing a loved one is never easy, and our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
You just start to feel a bit better then you have to do it all over again 2 days after chemo was my worst time I couldn’t get out of bed.
Great video doctor. Thank you!! I just finished neoadjuvant AC-T dose dense, got a pCR. SMX is next week. Radiation is next. With a stage 3 multifocal HR+, her2-, grade 1, is recurrence/Mets inevitable? Can they be prevented?
Thanks for writing. Everything you've done has been done to reduce the risk of recurrence. Every oncologist has many patients who are free of disease many many years later. The key is that you've done everything palatable to you.
Plz make a video on vmat & ABC ( dibh) radiation , side effects for radiation on left side after mastectomy
We can add that to our list. Thanks for the suggestion.
How do you manage chemo sleep disturbance. I've tried everything I know to try.
Sleep problems are so common and can be so difficult to manage. We have a video on managing sleep problems while undergoing or after breast cancer. It's also important to talk with your medical team about your sleep problems.
RE: Chemo - There is an old saying in medicine: consider when the treatment is worse than the disease. The NCI mentions that the expected survival rate after chemo is 2-3%. Is it really worth the horrid side effects of chemo to gain 2-3 % longer.
For people with low risk cancer, yes, the benefit is very small. For people with high risk disease, the benefit is much much greater. This is why each person is a unique being.
Please, make a video about aluminium deodorants and breast cancer…it i such a controversial subject. Thanks for all your videos, they are so helpful
Thank you for the suggestion! We will add it to our list!
2018 I have breast cancer , confirmed that need operation, Chemo, and radiation almoast 7 months i back to normal this year I’m free , thanks be to God
Congratulations on reaching this milestone! Your strength and faith are inspiring, and we're glad to hear you're doing well after treatment.
Welcome to planet HOPE.
Hope is a wonderful place to live.
Chemo is worse than cancer. People argue on this a lot, but until u see a very close person go thru it, u will never know what that feels. Pleasant death is better than 3-4 years additional life after chemo
_"Chemo is worse than cancer."_
Considering that chemo can help cure cancer, while cancer kills you, that is nonsense.
_"Pleasant death is better than 3-4 years additional life after chemo"_
That's a personal decision everybody has to make for themselves.
I agreement husband died thru having chemo 😢😢
I am so so sorry for your loss Christine
Witnessing a loved one endure such challenges can be incredibly distressing. Thank you for sharing your perspective with the Yerbba community. For our other viewers, talk through the risks and benefits of all the treatments that are offered to you.
I had non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma stage 3 large B cell and I’ve been a year cancer free, but the chemotherapy that I went through was the strongest chemotherapy that you can get my hair fell out. I’m still I still get fatigued after doing a lot of things. I’m still not where I should be at 55 years old and I don’t know if I ever will be, I will never do chemotherapy again. I just I won’t do it.. I didn’t have a lot of nausea because they gave me medication for that but I was very fatigued. I also had C-Diff which is an E. coli. Also the Granex shots that I was taking I was allergic to those and that didn’t help either.
Be prepared after chemotherapy that things aren’t going to start getting better for about a year it takes about a year. I mean it depends on how strongly chemotherapy is and how long you’ve been going through the chemotherapy, but I would say prepare yourself to not be normal for about a year and I’m still getting back to normal. I am getting better. I have started walking and stuff and Again and so it is starting to get better, but it does take a while and eat healthy drink water. I got a Britta and that’s all I drink my Britta water dry mouth lozenges for dry mouth. I don’t know for me. I smoked weed when I was going through all this, and I feel like that that helped me also helped me go to sleep. Do a lot of research before you do the chemo. And the last thing that I feel like you need to know from my experience, get a second opinion.
I have the R- chop. Do you think that that’s why I have long-term fatigue
My hair is still not growing. I mean it’s slowly growing, but I am so ready for long hair again.
And I did go completely bald like I had a little bit of peach fuzz, but all my hair fell out
Thanks for sharing your experience. There are a couple of chemotherapy drugs that are also used in the treatment of breast cancer. It does indeed take about a year for some people to feel like themselves again. It's really important that people receiving chemotherapy understand the benefits as well as the short and long-term risks.
Can you do a video concerning the lawsuits going o regarding the metalclips being inserted & the power ports. Seems they are causing even DEATH. THANK YOU
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Thanks for the suggestion. Will add it to our list.
My port got infected and it was Staph. Luckily, it was not MRSA. I'm not pleased with knowing that I could've gone thru heart surgery on top of having a radical husterectomy and chemo. It's not right to risk a patients life to have a port placed. Imo.
I finished my chemotherapy 6 year's ago and I still feel sick and tired most day's.
Thanks for writing. A small but important percentage of people have long-term fatigue. It would be worthwhile to talk with your medical team about being evaluated for the fatigue as there are other medical problems that can cause fatigue.
I have been told to use ice gloves and boots to stop peripheral neuropathy when I start my next course of chemo paclitaxel
They have helped me; I put them on during the pre-med time so that my toes and lower feet area are cold by the time the Taxol is started. Good luck!
I did this. It was tough to cope with for 12 cycles alone (during Covid) with no one to help my get everything iced up when the nurses thought I was crazy I think, but I got through with zero neuropathy.
I used ice on my hands and feet when they started my chemo.. I asked the nurse when to start. Good Luck
Brrr sounds very cold and uncomfortable!!!
There is some evidence that cryotherapy, using cold gloves and/or socks, may reduce the risk of neuropathy. Not everyone can tolerate the cold, however. Wishing you the best.
I had 17 rounds of chemo and 25 rounds of radiation. 9 years later my neuropathy has not improved at all section of burning. Pin and needles. Swollen feet. Chronic fatigue where I’ve found myself sleeping and my work desk. On a weekly basis. Arthritic pain becoming more severe and i got diagnosed in 2015. What I’m trying to say pain and discomfort may not go away.
It's true that about 5% of people have long term fatigue and the other side effects you describe. This is one reason we avoid chemotherapy whenever possible. Radiation therapy may also be avoided in some people although most people find that the benefit of treatment outweighs the risks.
Try herbs. Eat cassava or yucca for arthritis. I know the pain. Panadol for women helps me.
Thank you so much , I'm afraid I have stage four breast cancer and about to start chemo , can I survive this b/c the Dr said it has spread to lungs , neck and shoulder bone . God bless you .
Look up Professor Thomas Seyfried and start your ketogenic diet immediately. The diet alone will be helpful and help your body recover with whatever treatment your Dr recommends. Hopefully your Dr knows a few things here amd there
Facing stage four breast cancer can be incredibly daunting. It's crucial to work closely with your healthcare team to explore all available treatment options and to maintain open communication about your concerns and goals. While the road ahead may be challenging, many people find strength and support in their journey. Remember to lean on your loved ones and medical professionals for support, and take things one step at a time. Sending lots of love your way.
Prayers help you get through this difficult period and Trust in the Lord and Savior.Believe in Him and He the best healer ever. God is Good. Keep on praying and be of positive thoughts and it will help you a lot. Only God can reverse the impossible to possible. I will include on my prayers and others too , I’m also a CA patient and had gone through chemotherapy. ❤❤❤
I would try keto , read so much of it helping to kill cancerI haven't the will power to stick to it but goin to try
@mariedixon6081 Look up: Hippocrates Research Fondation. The people from this channel obviously don't want other information, types of treatment that goes against their standard care, posted here. But cancer is not only a disease, is an industry as well that generates gigantic amounts of money.
After I was diagnosed with BC (male version) in 2005, my wife was diagnosed in 2014. We were Mr. and Mrs. Breast Cancer. Although I declined chemo, she went forward with being urged my her oncologist, that after radiation, it was the next step. My wife and I had a wonderful loving relationship over for over 30 years. After she completed chemo, she seemed to have chemo brain - by the way, is there a medical term for this?- her behavior became odd. She didn't seem to be the person she was prior to chemo. Several years later she locked me out of our home and requested a restraining order against me, saying she was afraid I'd break into her home and attack her. The restraining order was dismissed. She filed for divorce and I haven't seen or spoken to her for over 6 years although we live a miles away from each other. Might this be permanent chemo brain?
What you're describing here and have in your previous comment a while back is not related to chemotherapy-induced cognitive changes.
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All depends on the type of Cancer, Stage and Grade and how large the tumor is.
Chemotherapy side effects do not depend on the tumor characteristics although a host of other decisions certainly do.
Is this info the same for a lung cancer patient ?
Good question. This is generally the case, yes. People with lung cancer, however, have a more difficult surgery and furthermore, the radiation therapy includes the esophagus (swallowing tube) and thus can have more side effects that may last a little longer.
Chemo......recently had ny first dose.......was fine for 48hrs afterwards but then the pain started. Both legs began tingling at upper thigh then you could feel it travelliing down to both feet. This pain prevented sleep for nearly 6 days then went away but followed by mouth ulcers then hair loss. Each symptom lasted for 3 to 6 days....Hope next course is better.
We're sorry to hear about the challenges you're facing with chemo. It's not uncommon to experience side effects like tingling, mouth ulcers, and hair loss. Remember to communicate any discomfort or side effects with your healthcare team, as they may be able to provide support or adjust your treatment plan to help manage these symptoms. Wishing you a smoother experience with your next course of treatment.
Same with me. Hope you feel better.
I take Rso and have not had any nausea or appetite diminished. I sleep well also I’ve had 6 rounds of of rchop.
Thanks for writing. RSO is a processed form of cannabis. (Providing this just for other viewers.
Finished my 3rd round of chemo last week and my last round in a couple weeks. Then I start another regimen for 14 rounds.
My wbc was around 700 right after chemo. It comes back up. My main side effects are being breathless and dehydrating. I ended up in the ER this last time because of it. I’ve lost 40 pounds and part of it is because I can’t taste much anymore. I had neuropathy for years so no problem with that or bone pain. I had cyberknife radiation and it was so easy on me. No side effects whatsoever.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the Yerbba community.
Breast Cancer chemo, radiation and major surgery. 5 yrs out. The neuropathy is horrid. I will never recommend. Swollen feet, legs. The nerve damage is very painful. Both hands, both feet. And up my legs spasms with turning or twisting. Aches. Pains. No bueno. Prayers for all......
We're truly sorry to hear about the challenges you've faced in your journey with breast cancer treatment. It sounds like you've been through a lot, and your resilience is admirable. Dealing with the aftermath of chemotherapy, radiation, and major surgery can be incredibly challenging, especially when it comes to managing neuropathy and the associated pains. Your willingness to share your experience can be a source of support for others who may be going through similar struggles. Wishing you comfort and healing ahead.
I have just finished my 3rd round of chemo and I have had zero side effects , although I have lost most of my hair. Is this normal? Is there any significance to the fact that I haven’t had any side the effects of nausea, or vomiting?
The chemo doesn’t take effect before 3 weeks and it’s HELL
Some people who have no side effects fear that chemotherapy is not working. This does not appear to be the case. There's no reason to be concerned.
Many never go away. I know that as fact. I’m one of the 3% that lived though their barbaric treatment and would never do it again. Trading quality for quantity is cruel. They didn’t tell me that was the deal.
It sounds as if you're having a really tough time with enduring side effects from your treatment. It sounds incredibly tough, and it's deeply unfair that you weren't fully informed about the potential long-term impacts. This situation is undoubtedly difficult, and your feelings of frustration and disappointment are completely valid. It’s important to have open and honest discussions with medical professionals about the expected outcomes and trade-offs of treatments. If there's any way you can seek support-whether through a patient advocate, counselor, or support group-it might help to share your experience and explore ways to improve your quality of life moving forward.
My mom has stage 3 breast cancer. 52 years old. The doctor said it’s low risk breast cancer since among 4 lymph nodes there was cancer in 2 . She got her menopause pause too so don’t know if we should do chemotherapy? The doctor said she can try and if it’s hard for her she can stop but is that possible?? Won’t there be any side effects?? I am worried and she is very small build too so don’t know what should we do?
Your mother MUST building à strong immune system which is the top priority to fight cancer. Ask a nutritionist ...a keto diet. Is paramount here that is NO SUGAR at all includind low carbs + probiotics for immune system + vtamine C and D and plenty of fresh air outings. Good luck. ( chemo destroys immune system)
In general, systemic treatment is recommended for Stage III (3) breast cancer. Chemotherapy doses are based on a person's body size, so smaller people get fewer milligrams of treatment. Each person is different in terms of how they tolerate treatment. We hope this is helpful.
I had colon cancer stage 3 and they took it out but they found 2 cells in my lump ode so they recommend a chemo theraphy. I finished 3 sessions when I had a seizure and I was in sleep comma for 4 days since then I had arthritis gout and can’t walk sometimes for 1 month or so .
We're sorry to hear about the complications you've experienced during your treatment for colon cancer. It sounds incredibly challenging, especially dealing with seizures and mobility issues. It’s important to discuss these side effects with your medical team to adjust your treatment plan and manage these conditions effectively.
As a man living with mBC for 20 years I am so disturbed my the financial priorities in our country. A nuclear air craft carrier cost 10-13 billion dollars, a NASA space probe to study the surface of Pluto cost 1 billion. The most expensive item ever built by man is the ISS - the International Space Station at 150 billion bucks. A B-2 bomber costs 2 billion a copy and we have 16 of them, the budget for NASA is 24 billion a year, the Iraq war cost 2.4 trillion buckeroos. How much is the amount given for the National Cancer Institute .... all of 7 billion. What is wrong with this financial picture?
So much is wrong, isn't it?
What the hell is that all about
Thanks for the video. My blood tests showed my liver was struggling (very high enzyme results). Does the liver return to normal? How long does it take?
If the elevation of the blood tests is due to chemotherapy, these will usually resolve within a few months. If they do not, other causes of the elevation should be looked for so as not to miss something else.
Chemotherapy runs through the whole body and attacks vital organs ( heart, liver, kidneys etc....and finally put your immune system to 0. Any other deseases can kill her . Switch to integrative medecine.
Today my 3rd day of capecitabine my side effect are my hands cramps does not hurt but my fingers are twisting is that something to worry about?
Thanks for writing. For a symptom like this on a new medication, it would be prudent to contact your medical team.
I have HER2+ IDC in one breast with nothing in lymph nodes. I’m 64. Is there a reason to do more than 4 cycles of chemo? I’ve had some really bad side effects.
It's hard to know what the best treatment for you would be without being part of your care team and having all the information about you and the tumor. Depending on the size of the tumor and the hormone receptor status, less chemotherapy may be as effective as more chemotherapy. Again, we can't offer specific medical advice without being part of your team. All the best as you move forward through your treatment.
@@yerbba yes light chemotherapy is safer and ask a nutruitionist for advice . Sugar is your worst ennemy as well as low carbs. That is NO SUGAR AT ALL
I'm on hydroxyurea, 1000 mgs a day.i will be on it for the rest of my life. Can you expand on the side effects of this meds.
Thanks for writing. For our other viewers, hydroxyurea is not used in the treatment of breast cancer. It is used in the treatment of chronic myelogenous leukemia that is refractory (does not respond to treatment), squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (excluding the lip) that is locally advanced, used with chemoradiation, in combination with other chemotherapeutic drugs or radiation therapy for the treatment of malignant melanoma, head and neck cancers, and brain tumors.
Side effects of hydroxyurea include the following:
Common Side Effects
Gastrointestinal disturbances like nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhea
Mouth sores
Serious Side Effects
Bone marrow suppression leading to low blood cell counts (anemia, increased infection risk, bleeding/bruising)
Increased risk of developing other cancers like leukemia and skin cancer with long-term use
Lung disease with symptoms like fever, shortness of breath, cough
Blood vessel damage leading to open sores on arms/legs
Patients on hydroxyurea need to be closely monitored for side effects, especially signs of infection, bleeding, or new cancerous growths. Dosage adjustments or discontinuation may be required if serious side effects occur.
I’ve had two sessions of doxatosel chemo for prostate cancer and I have had no side effects whatsoever .?yet, maybe that will change after my third session,
Thanks for writing, and we're happy to hear that you're doing well with chemotherapy. You are correct that side effects can be cumulative, but starting off this way bodes well.
I am receiving chemo every week for 9 weeks and then I change to EC every 3 weeks. At present I have had 5 weeks of paclitaxel. Why do I get it every week? I have cancer in breast and lymph nodes and had lumpectomy and 17 nodes removed.
Thanks for writing. Weekly paclitaxel decreases toxicity and may be more effective than a higher dose given less often.
The Doctor should be able to explain why you are receiving Paclitaxel on a weekly basis . I hope you are coping with this regime and wish you good luck.
My side effects from breast cancer, even after 3 years is still with me and I'm 65...
Thanks for sharing your story. It may be helpful to have your primary doctor look for other causes of your symptoms. Too many times people (including doctors) attribute everything to the cancer and its treatment and don't pick up treatable causes from other conditions.
I am 20 years out from my mastectomy. I am currently seeking radiation for my second metastasis. I feel like I have an orphan disease because I am a man. I skipped chemotherapy because it seemed worse than the disease. Seven years after my diagnosis, my wife was diagnosed with BC. She had a double. She made light of it by joking, I'm getting breast reduction paid for the insurance company. She underwent chemo and I believe she got chemobrain that I believe she did not recover from as evidenced by divorcing me after being married for 35 years, accusing me of stealing her silver spoon collection, and getting a restraining order against our son stating that she was afraid that he would break into her house and harm her. Our son is like melba toast. Since our divorce she hasn't communicated with him and that's for 5 years, although we live less than a mile away from her. I don't think you addressed permeant chemobrain. Is there any hope that 10 years following chemotherapy she may return from the hateful binge she has been on?
We're sorry to hear about the challenges you and your family have faced. Chemobrain, or cognitive issues following chemotherapy, is a recognized side effect, but the extent can vary. Encouraging her to consult with healthcare professionals and considering support services could be beneficial. However, predicting the future course is challenging. For our other viewers' information, so-called "chemobrain" does not cause the kind of personality and behavioral changes that you described. You may find our video on chemo brain helpful: czcams.com/video/eUnYrYspVO8/video.html
I just started my Chemo last week. I am type 1 Diabetic and have to keep my sugars down. My Dr. Gave me Dexamethisone for nausea and my sugars spiked so high. I was supposed to take it 5 days and my chemo nurse told me to stop it. Does this medication help with nausea? This is a great video!! Thank you for all the information. ❤❤❤❤
Dexamethasone is prescribed to help manage nausea during chemotherapy and is one of the most helpful medications. As you discovered, for people with diabetes or borderline diabetes, it can cause problems with hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). It's good that you consulted your chemotherapy nurse, and stopped the medication under their guidance. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Hello Doctor ! During chemo , I lost my hair .But WHY IS IT STRNGE TO ME THAT after my chemo treatment was done afyer a month I Started loosing my eyes brow and eyes lashes
Is this normal even though My chemo treatment was done
That happened to me also but they grew back really fast.
@@donnacampbell6345 you mean eye lashes and brows or hair ..Look my hair is growing after chemo , but at yhe same time is I am loosing my brow and lashes .. dont know why ?? Infact it should be not loosing because my chemo was done
Doctor is the reason for loosing my lashes and brow after chemotherapy Is the cause of RADIATION ? ?? BECAUSE I AM PRESENT ON MY RADIATION FOR 21 SESSIONS
PLEASE REPLY DOCTOR .THANKYOU 🙂
The same thing happened to me. My last infusion was July 12th, but my eyebrows and eyelashes only recently fell out in late August. I was told it was because the eyebrow follicles are not on the same cell cycle as the follicles on the scalp.
I finished my chemo end of April and my eye brows still have not grown back.
My mom is experiencing after chemotherapy depression as i suspected because now she got more and more not talkative and she cannot move or walk after 2 weeks of vomiting and headaches and now she can’t move her muscles well and she can’t swallow liquids and the problem is every mri and scans results are good also the blood tests shows a good results. Now we don’t know why she is in this state ? Can you help me please?
It is hard to know what is causing your mother symptoms without being able to see her. Given how severely she is affected, calling her medical team would be important.
@@yerbba we found out sadly the cancer was mitastasis and it moved to her brain causing her to stop moving and talking and controlling her muscles. And it was too late for radiotherapy and unfortunately i lost her this month. 💔😔
I’m sorry for your lose
@@gemagomez7606thank you 🥺🙏🏻
My mom after 6 months completed breast cancer treatment; her hair grows around 10 inches now but her body is still weak, sometimes she falls while walking or shower. Anyone has suggestions for her how she can improve her health quickly?..❤❤❤❤
Thanks for writing. Her continued weakness is something worth talking about with her medical team. It is possible that rehabilitation would be helpful for her.
Add more food/calories to her diet. Eating is vital for the body to regain its stamina. I wish your mom the very best. (Ovarian cancer survivor here).
Yes stop the chemo and start à keto food therapy which really works
Eat protein and balanced meals. Dont fall or break bones. Try to sit or hold on to prevent falling.
I have triple negative breast cancer
So do I.
@@juliepoutRead what I advize above. DELILAH
Thanks for coming here to comment and to share your story. You may find our Triple-Negative Breast Cancer video helpful: czcams.com/video/SjXUlKOGQkw/video.html . If you have any questions or if there's anything you'd like to know, feel free to let us know. We're here for you.
Before a person with BC - note that mBC gets a small m, perhaps because men's breasts are smaller than women's - undergoes chemotherapy, they should weigh if chemo is really worth it. Data suggests that following chemo, life expectancy may be lengthen by 2-3%. Are the dreadful side effects of the therapy worth it?
It is critically important for all patients to understand the benefits and risks of treatment. Once a breast cancer has developed, it does not matter what size the normal breast is.
Does radiation have bone density effects
Great question. Yes, radiation therapy can have an impact on bone density, especially in the area being treated. In people with breast cancer, the bone itself is rarely included in the radiation therapy field (for the chest wall and lymph node areas). If people have radiation therapy to the bone for cancer in the bone, they are likely on bone strengtheners that help improve bone density. Thanks for watching.
It’s like slamming your finger tips in a door. It’s very painful. The bottom of my feet feels numb. It’s weird.
Neuropathy, which is most likely accounting for the numbness, is a troublesome side effect. Even after many years, neuropathy can still get better. You may find our video on peripheral neuropathy to be helpful: czcams.com/video/weh3SGcWIFQ/video.html
I’m the same, walking with a walker
I believe that chemo has induced a low heart rate and afib. Is this possible? Does anyone have any advice on this as I have been experiencing both since starting chemo. The doctor says that it probably isnt the chemo. Something sure has set it off.
These would be highly unusual from chemotherapy. One thing that has been written/published about is the higher rate of detection of any medical problem because of more frequent medical visits. Each person is different, however, and it may be the case that they are related despite the lack of evidence that this is related to breast cancer treatment.
How long colour change exists
In many cases, skin color changes caused by chemotherapy are temporary and gradually improve after treatment ends. However, it can take several months for the skin to return to normal, and in some cases, changes might be longer-lasting. A person's skin pigmentation also factors into how quickly the color changes resolve.
My mom is very sick, she's in a hospital. She's 80 years old, her doctor ask to have chemotherapy. Do you think guys she can take it as her age? Any help guys. Please. .🙏Thanks
In general, we do not recommend chemotherapy to people who are hospitalized. However, some people who are that sick will have an excellent response to treatment. So it depends on what is causing the hospitalization and just how sick she is. She is fortunate to have you looking out for her.
I am on low dose of chemo which is helping with the side effects.
I’m starting a low dose chemo next week--24 infusions, though. I’m hoping I can handle it.
Thank you for sharing with the Yerbba community. We're glad to hear that the low dose of chemotherapy is helping with the side effects.
How long can they keep you on chemo on 1 sitting?
The time that a person is sitting depends on the treatment. For the very first treatment with chemotherapy and, for people getting targeted therapy, the time spent sitting can be up to 6 hours. The following treatments will be much shorter as long as there are no reactions to treatment. It is also possible to get up and walk to the restroom for example.
@@yerbbabeing on chemo for 2 days straight isnt normal?
During chemo, are we allowed to share restroom or same bed with your spouse while chemo?
During chemo, it's generally safe to share a restroom and bed with your spouse as long as hygiene practices are followed. Body fluids should be well contained so that there is no exposure of your partner to any body fluids containing chemotherapy. After about 2 days, all the chemotherapy will be gone from any body fluids.
My friend have breast cancer the wound is not closing
Your friend is fortunate to have you looking out for her. Sometimes wounds don't close from one of several reasons. We're hoping her medical team is following her closely.
If there is swelling in face and neck after chemotherapy
Swelling in the face and neck after chemotherapy can be concerning. This could be related to fluid retention, a reaction to the medication, or other treatment effects. Some people notice swelling when on corticosteroids, which are often given to prevent nausea and vomiting. It's a good idea to discuss this with your doctor who can offer specific advice. Make sure to keep your head elevated when resting and consider gentle exercises to encourage fluid movement, but always consult with your healthcare provider. If you experience any difficulty breathing or swallowing, seek medical attention immediately.
i completed chemo in March of 2022. after one year of treatment for BC (stage 2 grade 3 Her2+HR+). The nails on my toes and hands have not recovered. My nails are not completely attached to the nailbed and sometimes my toenails will just fall off. They look terrible and I need to keep them painted. My hair completely fell out and grew back somwhat. To this day my hair is not the same. My hair is very fine and thin, especially in front and on top of my head. I need to cover my head in this area because it looks like I'm balding. I take 1mg Anastrozole every day. I'm wondering if this drug is contributing to the baldness. Will my hair ever grow back and will my nails ever recover.
It is possible that the aromatase inhibitor is affecting your hair and your nails. If that is the case, these changes should be reversed when you stop the aromatase inhibitor. These sound like frustrating side effects.
I am current in going through chemotherapy it is pretty tough..1st day okay but up to 6 days after I'm extremely sick...before treatment I've lost 9 of my fingernails..I know how embarrassing and ugly that looks..but thank God one lady at nail salon creatively build fake nails and nail bed for me.I don't know when my nails will come back and my hair is now balded too...I'm 33 started chemo inJan.2024...it is not easy may God heal us and carry us through...MY smell and taste o my God,terrible mouth sores too and rashes
@@WendyMurray-hm4tzsending you prayers and good wishes my sister just started 2 weeks ago and is struggling.thank you for sharing
@@tiny_tots2950 same to you..now on my 3rd cycle today March 4th,will have to do blood infusion because my number is low...something new again I never had before
@@yerbba ok
Breast cancer triples negative in one breast with big tumor which reach 9 cm but only in the breast,,, doctors decide to start chemo and they inform they will remove the whole breast... do you think still need radiation or need long sessions of chemo after the removal?
In people with a larger tumor such as this (and actually any tumor size), skipping surgery and radiation therapy is associated with a much higher risk of the cancer coming back. Talking with your medical team about your concerns may be helpful in understanding the benefits and risks of treatment. Wishing you the best.
Good afternoon i have finish my chemotherapy and target this january 2023 , but i have not recovered from numbness of my sole , and pain on my palm , is there any supplementary drugs to be taken , i take vit b complex will that help?
Thank you for writing. There is no compelling evidence that vitamins will help with neuropathy. Time itself may improve the symptoms, and there are other things that can help. Check out our video on peripheral neuropathy: czcams.com/video/weh3SGcWIFQ/video.html
You need a nerve support formula. Neurop Away is sold by Wal-Mart and contains vitamin B12, Taurine, Acetyl-L-Carnitine, L-Citrulline, Beta Alanine, and R-Alpha Lipoic Acid.
Medical industry may have a deferent approach to cure or prevent diseases. Remember "Do NO Harm" doctors moto.
The principle of "Do No Harm" is indeed central to medical practice. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring that any treatment provided does not outweigh the potential benefits. Each treatment approach is carefully considered to align with this principle. Thanks for raising this important topic.
I know that what I'm about 2 say's somewhat off-topic here but psych meds & chemotherapy r essentially "1 & the same". In fact; my 4mer psychiatrist's billing dept would often refer 2 my medications (primarily antidepressants & antipsychotics) as "chemotherapy". W/that said; the adverse effects from "treatment" (whether it's 4 mental health or cancer) r very debilitating. Again; another off-topic matter but here's what I consider very perplexing. If some1 goes 5 yrs w/cancer in remission, that person's considered "cancer-free". In comparison; some1 classified as "mentally ill" can go 5 yrs w/symptoms in remission but still declared as "mentally ill". That's FBS if u ask me. As some1 w/bipolar disorder, I deeply resent these double-standards. Sorry 4 ranting here but there r similarities btwn mental health conditions & cancer RE: residual side effects from "treatment" (i.e.: medication).
The medical system, regardless of the particular diagnosis, can be perplexing, frustrating, and alienating. Thanks for taking the time to come here and share your thoughts.
@@yerbba Perplexing, frustrating, & alienating would b a gross understatement. Again; though off-topic. Has any1 diagnosed w/cancer &/or diabetes been subjected 2 involuntary, court-ordered treatment in the exact same manner as mental health? Not that I'm aware of; hence, the crux of my issue.
On being a "survivor" of cancer. This is an erroneous term to apply to folks who have cancer. Survivorship is more appropriate to describe a person who has survived a single traumatic event such as a soldier's safe return after 2 stints in the war in Afganistan. Perhaps the term survivor may be more properly applied to describe a person who didn't go down aboard the Titanic. We who live with cancer are much greater than a simple survivor.We are perservers. We who have the beast are always cognizant of harboring a deadly disease that can snap you out of remission on a follow-up CT scan. There is no conclusive proof that whatever the treatments a cancer patient undergoes it may not be sufficient to declare "I'm cured." I believe there is very likelihood that once you have been diagnosed with the "beast" you can not guarantee a life in remission. Cancer cells are minuscule. One of my oncologists explained that "on the average a square centimeter of cancer contains 10 billion cancer cells." Can a cancer patient expect to eradicate all of them to strive for a lifetime of being cancer free?
Many people with a history of cancer live long and full lives and die of natural causes. Your point is well-taken, however. It may be helpful to know that people who survive a traumatic event also experience long term risks given that their life narratives have been interrupted. It may also be helpful to know that one is actually surviving cancer even if one is "living with" cancer.
My doctor said that colon cancer is uncurable , meaning it can always reoccur. Why is that? Looks as if you completely got rid of it , why would it come back? Cant your immune system recognize it if you have had it. Looks like the immune system would be able to detect it if it came back. Makes no sense to me.@@yerbba
I wish the medical community would be more honest about chemo and especially radiation!!! They never focus on the cause of cancer.
The medical community is searching high and low for the causes of cancer. One thing to remember is that cancer is not one disease but hundreds. It is likely that there are many factors together that cause cancer.
I wish the medical community would be more honest about chemo and especially radiation!!! They never focus on the cause.
The medical community is searching high and low for the causes of cancer. One thing to remember is that cancer is not one disease but hundreds. It is likely that there are many factors together that cause cancer.