Chemo

[sa1142]

So my mother-in-law is now recovered from surgery and it in stage 3b. The chemo will be twice a week for 16 weeks. This seems like a lot of chemo to me but I am obviously not a doctor. Thoughts would be very much appreciated...... Has anyone gone through this much chemo before that can share....

Thanks!

[CindyK18]

Sometimes older patients have their chemo split in 2 doses it helps them handle the treatment better. My aunt had chemo three times a month but it was one third each week. You should find out what drug she is on and the dose to really understand what her doctor is doing.

[sa1142]

Thanks for the input... I think standard is great news!

[dian07]

This makes much more sense!  
You got it right.  This is pretty standard.  Chemo every three weeks for a total of six treatments;  my treatments began three weeks after my surgery.
I wish your mother-in-law the very best.
Peace.
dian

[sa1142]

I originally received this news from my husband.... who had it totally wrong. It is one treatment a week for three weeks at a time for a total of 18 weeks.  Is this average? Any thoughts would be appriciated...........