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Loss of appetite and fatigue after 10 weeks on Keytruda
Cancer: Managing Symptoms | Last Active: Sep 20 5:43pm | Replies (25)Comment receiving replies
My husband's also has had three treatments, severe side effects unable to swallow, no appetite, severe constipation for about a month, dehydration, unable to focus and
communicate his
thoughts. Now he may only say one word and that's just calling my name. Please I do solicit your prayers it's been tough I work so hard to get in treatment it appeared to be working with Target chemo for 5 months and in June they did a PET scan and it showed the cancer exploded and start growing and spreading. The side effects from chemo was so severe they stopped it and the doctor out for radiation to his liver which I got to update the couple days ago it has stopped the cancer from growing and spreading Dr was surprised it easily takes 8 weeks to see any results Zack should results in 5 weeks so he was very excited. So now he wants to do the right side he said my husband blood is getting better since he did the radiation treatment Thank you for your prayers my dear you stay safe and thank you for taking time out to talk with me.
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Hi,
I'm so sorry that you and your husband are going through such a hard time. It's difficult. I remember how hard it was with my husband being so ill like yours is. You both definitely have my prayers! God will get you both through this hard time.
It's good that the radiation seems to be working! At least I hope I read your message correctly and the radiation is working. My husband didn't have any radiation. However, after he quit all the treatments he lived for 14 more years. Mainly because the treatment was making him sicker than the lung cancer.
In the midst of all the treatments, doctors and appointments etc. do take the time to just tell your husband how much you love him even if he can't answer you right now. Talk about the good times and funny times in your life together. That helped my husband and I a lot! Towards the end of his life, I had to help my husband wipe himself when he had a bowl movement. It really bothered him. He said that he probably reminded me of when my son was a baby. I told him, "No, it reminds me of when I worked in the nursing home when I was young and old men always flirted with me!" He started laughing at that and it was so good to hear him laugh!
Another thing that helped my husband and I through the hard times was praying together. When I say praying I really mean just talk to God. It doesn't have to be a formal prayer. Maybe just thank God that you two are still together and ask him to heal your husband.
I will definitely remember you both in my prayers! If you want to talk, I'm here anytime.
I wish you both the best.
PML