Chemotherapy sickness

[stevebrum]

My mom had her first chemotherapy Thursday   Her potassium was very low so they gave her a drip of fluid for it the the drugs which are Carboplatin and toxal  . She started to throwup Thursday night. A bit. Friday. All day Saturday took to hospital Sunday they are now. Trying anti sickness medication on her but she still keeps  throwing up they've tried about 3 differentvtypes. So far . I'm worried that all chemotherapy will have this effect on my mom she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer we all found out news years day . Completely devastated my mom is only 66. No idea what will happen now feel. As though  hope is  fading. But I'm being strong for my mom  she has it in her bowel spleen and liver. We found out because. Newyears eve she wad throwing up all day they found a blockage from her. Bowel and operated. 2 nd jan she now has a stona bag. As anyone had similar side effects  to medication also need to know likey hood of other chemotherapy effecting my mom are there other treatments love her to bits and don't want to loose her. Take care thank you for taking time to read this.  Steve

[stevebrum]

Thank you Gail message appreciated  .thanks for advice I'm the one who goes with my. Mom to see doctors so will ask about slowing down infusion and taking anti sickness. Medication before hand. Thanks again. Steve x

[gah_70]

Carboplatin/Taxol combo is the usual "first-line" treatment for newly diagnosed ovarian cancer.  But there are other drugs that her doctor may wish to try that may not have the same effects on her.  If they can find a medication to help with her nausea, perhaps that can be given to her as a pre-treatment.  There is also the possibility of slowing the infusion down.  Sometimes that can help.  Everyone's reactions to chemo is different, so even though this treatment may make her sick to her stomach, it doesn't mean any others would.  Are you able to talk to her doctor?  If so, ask what can be done about switching chemo or helping her manage side effects better.  

I understand it can seem hopeless at times, but encourage her all you can.  And, as a loving son, I'm sure you've done some research on the internet about all this.  A word to the wise is to take all that with a grain of salt.  Statistics do no one any favors.  Your mom, just like each one of us, is an individual.  She's not someone stuck in a group of numbers.  You also tend to read "worse case scenario" things online, and that makes you fear the worst.  Just know that many of us have been fighting this thing for a long time and are still here.  

Please keep in touch and let us know how mom and you are doing.

Best wishes.

Gail