My mom is diagnosed with Cervical Cancer stage3c1
Hi,
My mom(48) is diagnosed with Cervical Cancer Stage3c1 with lung lesion(diffused interstital pneumonia). Doctor suggested the treatment as Paclitaxel+carboplatin(auc2) weekly for 6 cycles, then 25 radiation with 5 cisplatin and then brachytherapy session. Onco also suggested that we may have to go for immunotherapy. She started with her first chemo on Thursday(7th May). She was better when she was on steroid(dexa 4mg) but after stopping steroid(2days), she is feeling fatigued. She has been sleeping whole day. Her voice seems very low. There are 5 more cycles left. I am worried. Can someone please share any tips which helps get through this tough phase? She is also been suffering from Constipation . Although I have been giving her 10ml of Dulphalac twice daily but the constipation is yet not cleared and she has got bloating because of that. I am taking care of her diet but if someone can share their experiences then it would be great. Also maybe reassurance that things will get better and that she would be fine after this treatment. Also if I should really opt for immunotherapy because I have heard it has severe side effects. I am sorry if i ranted alot .