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@stormyd

Thank you so much and we wish you all the best… but it sounds like YOU are doing everything right. I do have a question if you don’t mind. I am the caregiver, my husband has esophageal cancer (diagnosed Feb). His tumor is about 3 in, just finished up Radiation and Chemo which he managed ok. Chemo would “get” him by Sunday because he had it on Thursday. He is done w/ Chemo &Rad. This last Chemo really did him in. He hasn’t been able to eat much but Ensure shakes w/ice cream, grits, watermelon, popsicles and some yogurts. Right now, he is sleeping and not eating and not taking his regular meds (this is just since Fri) We are done w/ doctors for two weeks. I know I can call them, but I have never been the “Boss” in our relationship. He has been taking the Ondansetron and the one at night to sleep. My question…How long did your Chemo/Rad side effects last?

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Hi @stormyd, I believe your questions were in part directed to @bethm71. I'm also tagging @dsh33782 @snickers124 @cbnova and others for their perspective too.

Caregiving can be challenging when the person you are caring with doesn't wish to take their medications or follow doctor recommendations. Sometimes, it can help for them to hear it from the doctor or symptom managment nurse.

Which side effect concerns you the most? Has his ability to eat improved?