Bladder cancer: What's the impact of missing 2 chemo treatments?

Posted by cparat100 @cparat100, May 7 9:26am

I had four treatments of Gem and Doc. Because I was experiencing nausea the Dr cancelled my last two treatments. I have a consult on Friday with him. Does anyone know the significance of missing the last two treatments?

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quahog | @quahog | May 7 11:12am

Not sure about missing last two but my doc was unconcerned about missing the last one.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | May 19 8:36pm

@cparat100, it is not uncommon to skip a treatment due to severe side effects. Has your nausea been controlled so that you are able to continue with treatment?

cparat100 | @cparat100 | May 19 9:57pm

I had my fifth treatment. Changed the medication I took for bladder spasms at my doctor’s recommendation but still got nauseous. Each treatment it gets worse.
My doctor advised me that five treatments was adequate and has recommended I not take the last treatment.
I am attempting to find out if the last treatment should be taken despite his recommendation but have not yet received adequate advice to make the decision. My next treatment is scheduled for this Wednesday.
My wife and I are stressing over this decision.