How long can a cancer patient stay on chemo?
The Median Duration of Response tells you how long your cancer can be expected to respond to the chemotherapy, before the cancer starts growing again. For most cancers where palliative chemotherapy is used, this number ranges from 3-12 months. The longer the response, the longer you can expect to live.
What happens when you start chemo?
It often appears 7–10 days after starting treatment. Symptoms, which can vary according to the chemotherapy dose, can make it painful to eat or talk. Some people experience a burning pain in their mouth or on their lips. If bleeding occurs, it may mean a person has or is at risk of infection.
Is your spouse being shunted aside during cancer treatment?
Few appreciate the pain, fear, and confusion endured by the spouse or partner. Unfortunately, while attention and treatments are being given to the person with cancer, the spouse is sometimes shunted aside.
Do you know what your spouse is thinking about cancer?
Do not assume that you know what your spouse is thinking or feeling about the cancer, or that you know what he or she needs from you. You might think your spouse is mostly scared, when actually he or she feels more sad or perhaps guilty about the consequences of the cancer for you.
What is it like to live with a mom with cancer?
Mom/Dad is having good care and treatment. Sometimes the treatments and the diagnosis are stressful and scary, so there may be tension in the house and even sorrow or crying. This is normal for a time like this. The doctors say that in a few months life will be a lot easier, and that we will all feel much better.
How does cancer affect my spouse’s sex life?
Your spouse’s cancer and the treatments have probably affected his or her sexual interest, sexual functioning, or feelings of attractiveness.