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Bladder Tumor Scraping: What is recovery from TURBT like?
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@jowilliams1 Hi Jo, it must be such a relief to have it all over with. God was with you to get you through it 🙏
My husband will have a port put in…then on Feb 18, he will have his first treatment of Gemcisabine/Cisplatin. I’ll stay with him for those hours. The doc ordered Emla cream to numb the port before the IV is put in. Then, 8 days later, he only gets gemcitabine for 1/2 hour. Then gets a week off. So, it’s 2 weeks on and 1 week off. He’ll be hooked up 8x. Then…about 3 weeks later…get a CT Scan…then the RC. I truly am praying that he doesn’t get any bad side effects that would stop the chemo treatments. Not sure if he’ll be able to go to work, either. Did you have any bad side effects? If so, do you have any tips on how to handle them? The doctor gave us a 24 hour clinic line to call if he has a fever etc. there is an on call doc. God bless you, also :-)))))
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Yes, that was the exact cycle for me. The week's dose of both is a lot on the body. The gem dose is easier but as the weeks roll on, it gets harder. One day at a time though. I had a lot of nausea and all of the pills they gave me for the nausea helped but caused constipation. All that medicine can do a number on your stomach, so bland foods (with some protein) are easiest. I continued my desk job from home but had to lay down at times because of the exhaustion. Encourage him to nap when he needs to!
I only had one visit (week) that they wouldn't let me do chemo due to my bloodwork. I was so disappointed because I just wanted it all over as quickly as possible. I didn't go out much at all during that time in part because I just didn't feel like it but also to reduce the chance of catching an illness. He'll be very thankful he has the port. That makes it much easier! I will say a special prayer for him on the 18th. I have it on my calendar. All my best to him and to you!