myrnalu Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 Have to go for chemo and radiation,dont know much about it.what are they going to do?does it hurt? Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 You need to tell us what chemo you are taking before we can respond on the possible side effects. The side effects vary with the chemo type and the patient. Often the side effects (nausea, fatigue, etc.) do not show up for a few days after the treatment. Radiation does not hurt initially, but it is cumulative in its affects. Toward the end of treatment, fatigue is the main side effect and the area radiated may become inflamed. Good luck. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrnalu Posted November 12, 2005 Author Share Posted November 12, 2005 not sure what kind yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 The chemo is given to you through an IV for a period of several hours. There is no pain other than the needle prick when they insert the needle. They can also give you some medication for anxiety and for nausea. The radiation is not painful to receive at all. Later you may develop some soreness. Ask what creams you should use if you do. I did not have fatigue with my chemo before surgery and I think it was because the chemo was not as strong as the chemo that I had after surgery. It is all very scary to begin with but it does get better. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.