Your concern is absolutely understandable, nausea can easily disrupt all aspects to someone's life. By the sounds of things, the prescribed medication hasn't been efficient just yet.  If you don't mind me asking, have the treating doctors done an full MRI or CT yet? Which includes an extensive scan of the head or stomach yet?? ... View more

Hi Joanne,   My heart goes with you, the confirmed diagnosis must of been  difficult to receive. It's never easy to hear even if on some level it might of been eventually excepted.   Cancer affects everyone differently and sometimes people can appear perfectly healthy as well.   Have you spoken to your doctor regarding your concerns? They would be in the best position to answer this, regarding the bones and muscles.   Do you have a wheel chair at your disposal? Usually someone from palliative care can arrange for a qualified individual to come and review the home, so they can suggest the best options for general daily living. ... View more

It's okay, we're here if you need us. We can talk about whatever you like, whenever.   Treatments can be scary and everyone reacts differently, depending on the type of chemo (chemical they use), dosage and etc. I believe radiotherapy is meant to be more precise in nature and generally has less side effects than chemo. Chemo washes over everything, to help destory or shrink lingering cells.   Did your husband and yourself speak to the treating doctors regarding what the treatments would involve such as possible side-effects? Sometimes deeper understanding can help.   Me? No, honestly I stumbled upon these forums by mistake. I originally came seeking for eulogy advice, needed to get the sentencing perfect as possible. I didn't have much luck so used an rephasing bot repeatedly instead.   I'll keep this belief, the topic is difficult. (But please remember, everyone's experience is different and is no indicator for future events by any degree).   It was for someone who was incredible amazing, devoted, generous...i'm simply unable to express how much i loved them. It was recent enough for me. She had it for some years, it felt surreal. Every time we had some form of small success, something else would go wrong. One step forward and 2 steps back. It was an rare cancer, it felt like we had to continuously push for hospitals to do treatments or even continued the current ones. If they refused, we moved but it was always worth it. We must of moved at least 3 times? Different doctors equal different possibilities, in our experience. Each treating hospital certainly didn't like the transfer request but we were more than happy to endure their displeasure.  ... View more

The current situation sounds quite limiting at the moment, maybe we could look at something more regulatable for now? What about future dietary support, for when your son comes home to recuperate and spend time with his family. We could look at possible natural foods and vitamins to help boost his platelet count?   The following vitamins assist with boosting platelet count:   - Folate rich foods - Vitamins such as B12, C, D and K - Iron rich foods   Vitamin K - Kale, parsley, basil, watercress, broccoli, celery, asparagus, okra, cabbage and etc. Carrots - Assists in maintaining a normal blood count Raisins are packed with iron and helped strengthen the body while normalising the blood count as well. Lean meats such as fish, chicken, and turkey are rich in protein, zinc and vitamin B12, all of which help increase the blood platelet count. Beans contain vitamin B9 and folate which boosts the blood count as well.   Things to avoid: - Alcohol and some artificial sweeteners   Additional detailed information: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322937.php (Maybe you could seek advice or planned treatment from an dietician?) ... View more

I'm sorry, this must be immensely frustrating and needing to wait, only adds onto the feeling. But it's good to see that your treating doctors already have treatment plans in place for whichever scenario, they have you covered.    Have you tried anything natural to temporary help relieve his nausea? ... View more

Hello,   I'm sorry that you had to endure such an experience. I think what Sch suggested was right on the nail, so to speak.    Mental exhaustion can have many affacts on a person. E.g. You didn't wish to be hugged/touched by anyone as you were trying to somehow create an "barrier/wall" to protect yourself from outside or new potential damaging stimuli.   As a result, when people don't touch you, they tend to leave you alone with your thoughts. So this gave you more opportunity to process your thoughts and feelings. Since stressful events can feel surreal for a long period of time.   But that's just my theory anyway. ... View more

Hi Deb25,   I'm sorry to hear about this temporary halt in treatment, what recommendations have the doctors suggested to help assist with raising his currently low platelets?   I've heard that some treatments are actually currently being conducted in the home environment now, where before it would have taken place within a hospital instead. Part of the reasoning behind this is people thrive better in their own comfortable environments than they do in foreign sterile ones. ... View more

The nausea could be resulting from something else, especially if the surgeon seems doubtful that it has spread, judging by previous scans. In the meantime has the treating doctors recommend any treatments? ... View more

Hi Worriedwife,   I know this reply maybe a little bit delayed but how is everything currently going? Your husband's response is perfectly normal, he is understandable scared and worried about the future. Everyone responses differently. ... View more

Hi Josiesther,   I'm sorry to hear that you and your husband are going through some difficult times but please remember this is temporary as things in life always improve eventually. Your husband sounds like he is already being supported by an strong and dedicated individual, you simply seeking additional advice clearly displays such an thing.   Support can come in many ways, some are:   - Emotional Support: To support someone you make yourself available to them and allow the person to know that your there, whenever they feel ready to speak. The topic of general illness can be very difficult for many to approach. (Your already doing this but others might hopefully find it useful in the future).   - Physical affection: The simple act of basic affection is an powerful thing and comforting for a person's psychology. E.g. hugging, holding hands, cuddling and etc.   - Use of words: Display affection with using language, saying 'I love you' or complimenting them can be mentally empowering to hear.   - Find activities or hobbies you can do together. E.g. Take a walk along the water front, go to a library and enjoy reading the books together, discuss the small things in life - news, funny stories about your childhood or life, memories about his mother and etc. Go for a picnic or enjoy the stars at night. The activity is up to you.   - Attempt to focus on the small positives in life than the negatives as it's easy to fall into such traps.   As for financial difficulties, perhaps try contacting Centrelink or The cancer council. They might be able to assist or redirect to an funding source? There's no harm in trying.   ... View more