10th July 2005
Hi Cloudmax:
I was on the same regimen, and the sores in my mouth and throat got so bad I required morphine drops in addition to the "Miracle Mouthwash"-- Benadryl/Mylanta/Lidocaine mix. Some people actually have to be admitted. So don't worry about it. Just call the oncologist and let him/her know how bad it is. In addition, he/she may choose to put him on an antiviral as well. Call them though, that's why they are there. Also, the onc. may choose to reduce the level of 5 fU next round. Don't worry, it won't affect how effective the chemo is.
BTW I am 32--dx w/stage 3C Rectal Ca at 31 and can't pee since they resected me a year and a half ago. I get the occassional stream, but for the most part have to straight cath myself too. It's not that big a deal now-- there's actually a great catheter by Flomax... it just requires tap water to lube it. Saves on all the KY. As you know, it's a non-sterile procedure at home anyway, but I like them so much better. Have him give them a try. And Flomax didn't work for me... not prostate problems. 2000mls-- my GOD the poor guy. Hopefully the overdistention didn't do further damage. Anyway I wish him the best.
Hang in there.
CancerDad
I was on the same regimen, and the sores in my mouth and throat got so bad I required morphine drops in addition to the "Miracle Mouthwash"-- Benadryl/Mylanta/Lidocaine mix. Some people actually have to be admitted. So don't worry about it. Just call the oncologist and let him/her know how bad it is. In addition, he/she may choose to put him on an antiviral as well. Call them though, that's why they are there. Also, the onc. may choose to reduce the level of 5 fU next round. Don't worry, it won't affect how effective the chemo is.
BTW I am 32--dx w/stage 3C Rectal Ca at 31 and can't pee since they resected me a year and a half ago. I get the occassional stream, but for the most part have to straight cath myself too. It's not that big a deal now-- there's actually a great catheter by Flomax... it just requires tap water to lube it. Saves on all the KY. As you know, it's a non-sterile procedure at home anyway, but I like them so much better. Have him give them a try. And Flomax didn't work for me... not prostate problems. 2000mls-- my GOD the poor guy. Hopefully the overdistention didn't do further damage. Anyway I wish him the best.
Hang in there.
CancerDad