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Radioembolization for pancreatic cancer metastasis to liver?
Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Jun 19, 2023 | Replies (17)Comment receiving replies
Hi, I'm 64 years old, Stage IV PCan with metastatis to liver. Cancer diagnosed 8.3.22. Started Folfirinox 9.7.22. I've done 5 rounds. Learned of metastatis to liver last month after full work-up at Mayo. I started this journey without any extra weight to lose so I have been very focused on trying to limit my weight loss.
In my experience: 1. I take anti nausea meds as prescribed whether or not I feel nauseated. I take Ondansetron when I get up in the morning and then another 8 hours later. I don't wait until I feel nauseated. 2. Walking out of doors helps me with nausea and sometime appetite- even if I can only go for 20-30 minutes. I get out almost every day here in Alaska (when I'm doing "take-home" chemo. I just stuff all the tubes etc..under my down coat). 3. About once a month, the Ondansetron hasn't been enough, if pot is legal in your state, consider getting an edible or some buds that are designed to reduce nausea and increase appetite . A friend gifted me buds that are only 30% THC. Nausea was reduced without getting stoned. 4. If you can, see a Registered Dietician with experience in working with cancer patients who are on chemo. The Pancreatic Cancer Network can tell you who is in your area. I got some good ideas about how to increase calories overall and also protein. 5. For me, the recovery from each Chemo session has been different. I felt worse after the first one than after number five. Give my best to your dad.
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Hi, was diagnosed PCan IV with mestatsis to liver 10/19/22. Just completed 2nd round of chemo. Have stopped losing weight but is challenging as a long with PCan diagnosis also diagnosis with Type 2 Diabetes. Have not suffered any side effects from chemo other than fatigue and some loss of appetite. Had aversion to plain water after round 1 but is less of an issue after round 2. Trying to eat 5-6 small meals each day with Creon capsules to help digestion. Comments and questions welcomed
Great tips, @mgilson, to help keep weight loss in check. Kudos for getting out everyday - in Alaska no less - with take-chemo, tubes and all. A parka full of pockets must help.
How many more chemo sessions do you have scheduled or is it maintenance chemo?
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Thank you very much. My dad takes ondanestron and perchlorperazine. My brother and I plan to get the THC tomorrow. The oncologist's office has a dietician that recommends 1300 to 1500 calories a day, but the doctor herself recommended 3000. Its a big gap, but since my dad's currently getting less than 1000 I won't worry about the discrepancy yet. We got him some extra high calorie Boost, because he prefers it to regular food. I love the idea of a walk outdoors for him, I will try to see if he will go tomorrow. Thank you again, and I wish you all the best.