Radiation and chemo - 03-03-2016 03:47 AM
As some of you may have read previous posts of mine, I am back with additional questions.
My husband has finally decided to fight his cancer and start treatments as recommended by his doctors-and we spoke to MANY! He is scheduled for 30 radiation treatments in addition to 6 chemo treatments once a week. The chemo is the lowest dose they give. It is Paclitaxel (Taxol) and Carboplatin (Paraplatin). I am seeking out anyone who has had this same chemo drug, and radiation treatment to get more information on their experience. I know this road is going to be rough, quite horrible as I see by posts and other experiences we've heard. This is just scary, period.
When does the "hell" begin? Understanding everyone is different.
Time off work... He is hoping to work for the first 2 weeks, then take 2 months off. Will this be enough time off?
Thanks you all for your advise and support.
My husband has finally decided to fight his cancer and start treatments as recommended by his doctors-and we spoke to MANY! He is scheduled for 30 radiation treatments in addition to 6 chemo treatments once a week. The chemo is the lowest dose they give. It is Paclitaxel (Taxol) and Carboplatin (Paraplatin). I am seeking out anyone who has had this same chemo drug, and radiation treatment to get more information on their experience. I know this road is going to be rough, quite horrible as I see by posts and other experiences we've heard. This is just scary, period.
When does the "hell" begin? Understanding everyone is different.
Time off work... He is hoping to work for the first 2 weeks, then take 2 months off. Will this be enough time off?
Thanks you all for your advise and support.