TamHol Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 My father's heart has been doing a great job and he says he hasn't had too many physical problems other than being easily tired. I hear a shake in his voice that sounds like nerves or even an effect of the cancer and part of this "voice change" I keep reading about. I'm worried since before, during and after the radiation treatments he had diarehia .. worse as time went on. Before it was most likely nerves, during was most likely nerves and treatment. But now? It's been a full 2.5 months since the last radiation treatment was given and it's getting worse. Again, I've been reading the effects of increasing cancer is diarehia. My Dad can't take any new medications ... that is out of the question forever and ever for his cancer. That means any changes could very well be part of the cancer, so the doctor proscribes Immodium and allows him to take at his discression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 My wife has diarrhea each time she has a chemo treatment in this round of treatments. At the onc's direction, she takes Immodium (2 tablets) every two hours or as needed. She will start chemo tomorrow and we will start the Immodium right away. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 I had bad voice changes several times throughout recovery... a few times for several weeks at a time, I was so hoarse I could hardly talk. I don't know what caused it. They told me before I started treatment that any strange thing that comes up even after treatment ends, to blame it on the treatment. I had bad diarrhea too. Still have it sometimes. Nothing too healthy for the rest of our bodies about radiation or chemo. I am hoping that these issues will resolve for Dad on their own. It is a worrisome job not to know what is going on. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Mom's Dr told her that the point of chemo is to "kill all of the cancer, but just half of the patient." Unfortunately, chemo and radiation takes its toll on those we love. I hope your dad gets some relief soon! Keep us in the loop. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TamHol Posted August 3, 2006 Author Share Posted August 3, 2006 whew ........ okay so it's common! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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