Meloni

Tom, 

If I recall, you had a CT last week and will be going in for the results tomorrow? 

Just wanted to say I'm thinking of you and your wife, and waiting for the best of news. <3

Meloni

Jose,

I am so sorry about your mother's diagnosis. I see she has started chemo and is experiencing some nausea and vomiting?

I was diagnosed with lung cancer earlier this year, and while on chemo, nausea and vomiting were the side effects I hated most. The cool thing is, my doctor and ARNP were very interested in making sure the side effects were as controlled as possible.

If Zofran is not sufficient for your mother, you can ask her doctor about additional anti-nausea treatment. I was eventually on several. 

Also, I went in several times for "hydration therapy" between chemo treatments. They gave me additional fluids, extra steroid (I struggled with eating), and extra nausea med, all via my port. This helped me get through the extra nasty days of chemo.

Regarding other ways to help your mother: is she mobile? The doctors say how important it is to move around, even when we don't feel like it. A short walk here and there, etc. One thing that felt good to me was yoga. I wasn't good at it. I didn't even really "do" it. I just flopped around on the mat like a fish out of water for a few minutes, and then rested when out of breath. But the stretching felt really good.

Be careful with supplements. Tell the doctor prior to your mother taking them, so they can make sure there is no interaction with her current treatments. 

Take care. I found hope when I found the people at this website, and I am glad you are here, although sorry you needed to find us. 

God Bless,

Meloni