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Living with inoperable pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Sep 12, 2023 | Replies (43)

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It's remarkable how similar our timelines & experiences are. One major difference is that my "chemo feet" do seem to be gradually recovering, and I seem to have escaped any effects on my hands.
But yeah, the anti-nausea meds given in the cocktail preceding Chemo Infusions seemed to be a guarantee that I would have nausea. One memorable infusion session I was turned on my side since that was usually where I wound up to deal with the, apparently expected, Side Effect whose name I cannot now recall (thanks "Chemo Brain") I had my right hand grasped around the arm of the infusion chair so tightly that I simply wouldn't have been able to let go.
And don't get me started on the fact that none of the hospital furniture fits me given my short stature and tipped pelvis. I suppose people who exceed the standard-model human have the same problem finding places to sit while waiting and treatment chairs that allow them to be comfortable.

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Thank you for sharing your experience. It's easier to talk with someone that has similar experiences, too bad it's sharing pancreas cancer. I agree the chemo chairs are a one size fits all. You must have a hard time finding a comfortable spot on the chemo chair. I can't imagine what it's like having a tipped pelvis. I don't care for the vinyl covering on the chairs because I get sweaty during my chemo. I know the vinyl cleans up well. I hope you are having a good day. Thinking of you and take care.