Dealing with this right now. Get in the car or sit for a while and when I get out or up both my feet are really stiff and makes walking hard, until they warm up again. Love your videos. You have helped me a lot in my breast cancer journey. Love your calming voice too :)
We're so glad to hear the videos have been helpful to you. Stiffness in the feet can be frustrating; gentle stretching and warm-ups might help ease this. Keep sharing your journey, and thank you for your kind words!
This explains so much. lol I have osteoarthritis in both of my knees, so I know all about inflammation. But I noticed that when I finished chemo a month ago, my knees have been way more stiff and achy than before, and I couldn't figure out if I had done something or not. All of my joints were hurting the last month of chemo but that mostly went away. The knees persisted though. Thank you for this. Knowing I should get back to my normal is helpful.
I thought I was the only one experiencing this after chemo side effects. My fingers are stiff in the early hours of the morning then looses up as I get active again. Thank you for explaining this.❤
Very helpful first time this has been fully explained about inflammation. I did notice an improvement in some areas on chemo but never knew the reason why ? ….until you explained this. Thank you.
Thankbyou very much for explaining this! I went through chemo and have experienced this. My oncologist didn't explain this to me and when I explained my symptoms, he didn't have an explanation and I thought I was going crazy! But now I understand chemo DOES have after effects, even months later. Thank you again! ⚘️
It’s frustrating when symptoms go unexplained, but you’re definitely not alone. Joint pain after chemotherapy is a common side effect caused by the treatment’s impact on your body, including inflammation and nerve irritation.
It's great to hear our videos have been helpful. Your persistent joint pains this far out from stopping chemotherapy may be related to underlying osteoporosis. Make sure to talk about this with your medical team because there are non-medical things that can help. Thank you for sharing your experience.
YES! They didn't start immediately for me, but months later and it was awful. Fortunately they only lasted for about a year at most. Now I don't have them, but do still have neuropathy in the front half of bother feet, and across the skin on my upper belly. Thanks doc FOR YOUR WONDERFUL EXPLANATIONS. 🤗🥰👍
We're glad to hear that your joint pains improved over time, though we're sorry you're still dealing with neuropathy. It's wonderful that the explanations have been helpful to you. Continue to monitor your symptoms, and don't hesitate to seek further support for managing neuropathy.
I had chemo and finished the treatment and started to develop joint pain in my knees and now in my hands. The most frustrating thing (other than the pain and discomfort) is the denial of my oncologist that the treatment had anything to do with it. My opinion is that just as chemotherapy affects the hair (which has a different texture once it grows back) and the nails and even the skin to look dry and wrinkled so too it affects the cartilage surrounding the joints. I wish the medical profession would stop being so defensive (as though a patient will sue them) and own up to the fact that yes, chemo and trial drugs do leave a patient with long term side effects. It’s time that they worked on something to ease the effects of post chemo treatment.
Hi! I began using Cera Ve Retinol Serum on my face, and I'm thrilled with the outcome. It's one of the least expensive and works just as well as the most expensive. I'm sure that it'll do the same and delight you too my dear. I learned about it from one of Plastic Surgeon Dr Gary Linkov's videos.
We couldn't agree more. There is so much that is unknown about how people respond to treatment. We wonder if doctors have shame about what they don't know because they're expected to be perfect their whole lives. If only they knew that there was grace for them too!
I absolutely agree. I've never had any sign of arthritis before chemo but I sure as hell have now. The medical industry will never admit arthritis is a side effect. My oncologist just went into a blank stare when I told her. My cancer didn't make me sick but the treatment sure as hell has. 😡 I'm also well past menopause.
My joints are stiff and ache once I am stationary . I am pain-free during an hour of exercise after which the aches and stiffness all return. ..fingers...sole....knees...elbows...neck..waist...I am only a month out of chemo. I am Trying fruits and ginger and tumeric.
It's great that exercise provides some relief, even if it’s temporary. Fruits, ginger, and turmeric can help with inflammation, but it might take some time to see significant changes. Be sure to discuss these symptoms with your medical team, as they can offer additional strategies to manage your discomfort. Turmeric is not recommended with endocrine therapy.
Thank you for the information. I finished my chemotherapy and radiation 4 months ago and went in to menopause hot flashes, so much sourness in my body specially my lower body 😢 I feel like an old lady . Well I'm old but not that old . I just turned 50 😊 I just hope all this goes away soon 🙏 very grateful to my Lord Jesuschrist for his miracle healing 🙏 ❤️
Menopause after chemotherapy can definitely cause a lot of discomfort, and what you’re experiencing is common. Hot flashes and body soreness can feel overwhelming, but they do often improve with time. You will likely find that staying active through daily movement will be key in feeling better. It's strange that pain and stiffness require more and more movement rather than resting. You’re still young, and we're hopeful that as your body continues to heal, you’ll start feeling more like yourself again. Keep holding on to your faith-it’s a powerful source of strength.
Superbly informative concise vid. I stopped chemo after 3 yrs (NED now), and in just a few wks my fingers are feeling very arthritic with swollen joints, hope it subsides as fingers needed for guitar playing!
We're glad to hear you're NED (no evidence of disease) and appreciate your feedback on the video! It's unfortunate about the joint pain; sometimes, the effects of chemo can linger. Consulting with a rheumatologist might provide some relief and help you continue enjoying guitar playing.
Just over two half years since my chemotherapy bad joint pain in my knees and back pain is still there. Also the neuropathy has not subsided either so walking on my feet is sometimes difficult and holding, trying to pick things up is a problem to as its in my fingers plus there is osteoarthritis in both my thumbs. Feels like an ongoing battle every day 😔
We're sorry to hear about your ongoing struggles with pain and neuropathy. It's important to continue discussing these issues with your healthcare provider, as there may be treatments or therapies that can help manage these symptoms more effectively. Thank you for watching.
I’m curious about the flu-like aches I feel in the thick of the “bad days” during a chemotherapy cycle (DC). Why do they happen? They’re very painful, but they’re all over-not confined to the joints. I think this is a fairly common symptom but I don’t see much written about it. I appreciate your work. All the good info makes a very difficult journey just a little easier.
The flu-like aches you're experiencing are indeed a common side effect of chemotherapy, often caused by the body's reaction to the drugs and the overall impact they have on your immune system. This reaction can trigger inflammatory processes throughout the body, leading to widespread pain. We hope these side effects improve soon. Thanks for watching.
I noticed a few things were better on chemo but certainly not something I'd want to continue. I got very painful knees after each infusion of taxol and shooting pains to my ankles. Fortunately this stopped soon after stopping chemo. Very slight neuropathy but a year later its gone.
DearcDr. I have extreme pain in my hips straight after each chemo. This lasts x5 days and make me weak for further days there after. I'm on Taxol and Carboplatin combined. It causes me a lot of suffering and I have to take small amounts of morphine for only x5 days. Then I must switch to paracetamol. The pain is also in my feet and back of my knees.
It sounds like you’re experiencing significant chemotherapy side effects, and it’s completely understandable to feel this way. Taxol and carboplatin often cause nerve and muscle pain, which can be managed with medications like morphine, as you’re doing, or other supportive therapies like warm compresses and gentle stretching. Discuss additional pain relief options with your doctor; they may be able to adjust the treatment to make it more manageable. If you are receiving growth factor injections to keep your white blood cell count up and having this much pain, see if stopping the shots would be an option by asking your doctor. Sending you strength and healing.
First treatment, I got side shipped and rear-ended. The joint pain and and mid leg pain made me almost loose my mind. It was awful. No one told me about the pain. They had to call in palitive care to take care of my pain.
It’s heartbreaking to hear about your experience. Severe pain like this is never easy, and it’s frustrating when it catches you off guard. We're glad you had palliative care support to help manage it. It's so good to hear that you had access to palliative care.
Although animal models suggested some protection from chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy, a large randomized trial (SWOG S0715) in breast cancer patients unexpectedly found that acetyl L-carnitine actually increased the risk of developing taxane-induced neuropathy compared to placebo. Patients on acetyl L-carnitine had worse neuropathy symptoms over 2 years of follow-up.
We're sorry to hear you're experiencing these difficulties. It's important to talk to your medical team about these symptoms, as they can help address the pain and mobility issues. They might suggest physical therapy, pain management strategies, or further evaluation to improve your quality of life.
Wow this is SO enlightening! I am experienced chemo-induced menopause and joint pain but I didn't realize they were related! Question: If my remaining ovary doesn't "wake up" again, my medical team has suggested I go on hormone therapy. Would this help with the joint pain? Thank you so much.
Thanks for writing. Just want to clarify--while hormone replacement therapy (estrogen plus/minus progesterone), which might help, is not recommended after breast cancer. Hormonal therapy, in which we give medication to affect the way estrogen interacts with any remaining cancer cells, is unlikely to help, alas.
I have started my chemo treatment snd im so sorry that i have....not sure if cancer going to heal but i now have all this joint pains and other symptoms wish i have never do this chemo......my whole body is in pain
We're so sorry to hear how challenging chemotherapy has been for you. Joint and body pain are unfortunately common side effects, but they can often be managed. Speak with your oncologist about possible medications, physical therapy, or complementary therapies like acupuncture. Remember, your medical team is there to support you through these tough times.
I have now watched this a few times. Is there more information you can give about the “rebound inflammation” that occurs? Is there anything that indicates how long the rebound takes to potentially resolve? Is there anything that can be done to minimize the extra inflammation? I would love more about this, as it was never mentioned by my oncologist or any of the other resources I’ve been consulting, yet it would explain so much of what I’m experiencing right now. Is the inflammation rebound from the cellular damage (senescence)? Or is it from some other phenomenon like overactivated mast cells?
Rebound inflammation can be so frustrating. We shared this information based on a hypothesis that some oncologists have based on decades of experience. There is not a lot of information available on how long it lasts, but the expected time frame is on the order of months rather than years. Anti-inflammatory medications and increasing exercise, getting enough sleep, and remaining hopeful can help. The inflammatory system is so complicated, but it does not appear to be a mast cell phenomenon. It’s definitely worth discussing more with your healthcare team.
Back and knee pain during chemotherapy can be incredibly challenging to deal with, and it’s important to let your care team know about it. Pain like this can sometimes be managed with supportive treatments, such as physical therapy, medications, or gentle exercises to ease discomfort. You’re doing something incredibly tough, and it’s okay to seek help to make this journey a bit more manageable. Thank you for watching.
Dental issues can sometimes arise after chemotherapy due to dry mouth, gum sensitivity, or weakened enamel. Regular check-ups, staying hydrated, and using fluoride toothpaste can help manage some of these issues.
Using medications for arthritis after chemotherapy is something that should be carefully managed by your healthcare team. Please consult your doctor to ensure the treatment plan is safe and effective given your recent chemotherapy. There are a lot of things that can help, including exercise.
We're sorry to hear you're in so much pain. Please reach out to your medical team as soon as possible-they are the best resource for immediate care. We hope the video was helpful, and just as a reminder, it typically takes us 1-2 weeks to respond to comments. We’re doing our best to get back to everyone, but we’re only human!
I was forced to go through chemo. I did not see the point after the oncologist explained the possible side effects. Before chemo, the only thing that was wrong with me was being a little underweight, and short.. I was in perfect health. Today, I have to see seven specialists, for brain, heart, liver, kidneys, bladder, and bones. I have to keep rescheduleing appointments because they are costly.Can't afford to go out to work, can't afford to not work. Hands could barely work. Which is why I was against cancer treatment. There is no quality of life after. Then you end up discarded, homeless, and eventually ualive. So chemo treatment is not really for the patients, but for experiments. ... 🇺🇸
We're so sorry for the difficulties and frustration you’ve experienced. Chemotherapy and other cancer treatments can have real and serious long-term effects, and your feelings are valid. Everyone’s journey with cancer is different, and it’s unfortunate that the system doesn’t always provide the support patients need after treatment. We hope you’re able to find resources or a support network to help you through this. You deserve to feel heard and cared for. It's also important for our other viewers to understand that no one should be forced to receive any particular therapy, including chemotherapy. It is essential that people make a free and informed decision about their treatments.
Dealing with this right now. Get in the car or sit for a while and when I get out or up both my feet are really stiff and makes walking hard, until they warm up again.
Love your videos. You have helped me a lot in my breast cancer journey. Love your calming voice too :)
Yep, I’ll get here when I get there …..slowly lol.😽😏
We're so glad to hear the videos have been helpful to you. Stiffness in the feet can be frustrating; gentle stretching and warm-ups might help ease this. Keep sharing your journey, and thank you for your kind words!
My whole body is painful but my feet are the worst. 😭
I appreciate your continuous support of breast cancer (health), thank you Dr. Griggs,
Thank you for being part of the Yerbba community!
This explains so much. lol I have osteoarthritis in both of my knees, so I know all about inflammation. But I noticed that when I finished chemo a month ago, my knees have been way more stiff and achy than before, and I couldn't figure out if I had done something or not. All of my joints were hurting the last month of chemo but that mostly went away. The knees persisted though. Thank you for this. Knowing I should get back to my normal is helpful.
Knowing this can hopefully ease some of your concerns. Wishing you the best.
I thought I was the only one experiencing this after chemo side effects. My fingers are stiff in the early hours of the morning then looses up as I get active again. Thank you for explaining this.❤
Very helpful first time this has been fully explained about inflammation. I did notice an improvement in some areas on chemo but never knew the reason why ? ….until you explained this. Thank you.
I also noticed some things were slightly better on chemo. Very interesting.
We're glad the explanation was helpful and wish you continued improvements in your health.
Thankbyou very much for explaining this! I went through chemo and have experienced this. My oncologist didn't explain this to me and when I explained my symptoms, he didn't have an explanation and I thought I was going crazy! But now I understand chemo DOES have after effects, even months later. Thank you again! ⚘️
It’s frustrating when symptoms go unexplained, but you’re definitely not alone. Joint pain after chemotherapy is a common side effect caused by the treatment’s impact on your body, including inflammation and nerve irritation.
I underwent chemo about 2 and a half years ago, and I am dealing with joint pain in my elbows and hands. Thank you for your videos
It's great to hear our videos have been helpful. Your persistent joint pains this far out from stopping chemotherapy may be related to underlying osteoporosis. Make sure to talk about this with your medical team because there are non-medical things that can help. Thank you for sharing your experience.
YES! They didn't start immediately for me, but months later and it was awful. Fortunately they only lasted for about a year at most. Now I don't have them, but do still have neuropathy in the front half of bother feet, and across the skin on my upper belly. Thanks doc FOR YOUR WONDERFUL EXPLANATIONS. 🤗🥰👍
We're glad to hear that your joint pains improved over time, though we're sorry you're still dealing with neuropathy. It's wonderful that the explanations have been helpful to you. Continue to monitor your symptoms, and don't hesitate to seek further support for managing neuropathy.
@@yerbba THANK YOU DOC! I feel both humbled and honoured. God bless and nurture you always and in all ways. 🙏🤗🥰
I had chemo and finished the treatment and started to develop joint pain in my knees and now in my hands. The most frustrating thing (other than the pain and discomfort) is the denial of my oncologist that the treatment had anything to do with it. My opinion is that just as chemotherapy affects the hair (which has a different texture once it grows back) and the nails and even the skin to look dry and wrinkled so too it affects the cartilage surrounding the joints. I wish the medical profession would stop being so defensive (as though a patient will sue them) and own up to the fact that yes, chemo and trial drugs do leave a patient with long term side effects. It’s time that they worked on something to ease the effects of post chemo treatment.
Hi! I began using Cera Ve Retinol Serum on my face, and I'm thrilled with the outcome. It's one of the least expensive and works just as well as the most expensive. I'm sure that it'll do the same and delight you too my dear. I learned about it from one of Plastic Surgeon Dr Gary Linkov's videos.
We couldn't agree more. There is so much that is unknown about how people respond to treatment. We wonder if doctors have shame about what they don't know because they're expected to be perfect their whole lives. If only they knew that there was grace for them too!
You nailed it .
I absolutely agree.
I've never had any sign of arthritis before chemo but I sure as hell have now.
The medical industry will never admit arthritis is a side effect.
My oncologist just went into a blank stare when I told her.
My cancer didn't make me sick but the treatment sure as hell has. 😡
I'm also well past menopause.
Thank you for another informative video. 💕
Thank you for watching!
I am having the severe knee pains 2years post chemo. Going to see doctor again since i am now leaping full-time.Thanks for the video
We're sorry to hear about your knee pain. It's good that you're seeing your doctor again to address this issue. Thank you for sharing your experience.
My joints are stiff and ache once I am stationary . I am pain-free during an hour of exercise after which the aches and stiffness all return. ..fingers...sole....knees...elbows...neck..waist...I am only a month out of chemo. I am Trying fruits and ginger and tumeric.
It's great that exercise provides some relief, even if it’s temporary. Fruits, ginger, and turmeric can help with inflammation, but it might take some time to see significant changes. Be sure to discuss these symptoms with your medical team, as they can offer additional strategies to manage your discomfort. Turmeric is not recommended with endocrine therapy.
Thank you for the information. I finished my chemotherapy and radiation 4 months ago and went in to menopause hot flashes, so much sourness in my body specially my lower body 😢 I feel like an old lady . Well I'm old but not that old . I just turned 50 😊 I just hope all this goes away soon 🙏 very grateful to my Lord Jesuschrist for his miracle healing 🙏 ❤️
Menopause after chemotherapy can definitely cause a lot of discomfort, and what you’re experiencing is common. Hot flashes and body soreness can feel overwhelming, but they do often improve with time. You will likely find that staying active through daily movement will be key in feeling better. It's strange that pain and stiffness require more and more movement rather than resting. You’re still young, and we're hopeful that as your body continues to heal, you’ll start feeling more like yourself again. Keep holding on to your faith-it’s a powerful source of strength.
Superbly informative concise vid. I stopped chemo after 3 yrs (NED now), and in just a few wks my fingers are feeling very arthritic with swollen joints, hope it subsides as fingers needed for guitar playing!
We're glad to hear you're NED (no evidence of disease) and appreciate your feedback on the video! It's unfortunate about the joint pain; sometimes, the effects of chemo can linger. Consulting with a rheumatologist might provide some relief and help you continue enjoying guitar playing.
Just over two half years since my chemotherapy bad joint pain in my knees and back pain is still there. Also the neuropathy has not subsided either so walking on my feet is sometimes difficult and holding, trying to pick things up is a problem to as its in my fingers plus there is osteoarthritis in both my thumbs. Feels like an ongoing battle every day 😔
The only thing to try is a major overhaul of our diet, like cutting out sugar, a major cause of inflammation
We're sorry to hear about your ongoing struggles with pain and neuropathy. It's important to continue discussing these issues with your healthcare provider, as there may be treatments or therapies that can help manage these symptoms more effectively. Thank you for watching.
@@youtubefaves6365 That's my biggest SIN! i ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO CUT BACK.
I’m curious about the flu-like aches I feel in the thick of the “bad days” during a chemotherapy cycle (DC). Why do they happen? They’re very painful, but they’re all over-not confined to the joints. I think this is a fairly common symptom but I don’t see much written about it.
I appreciate your work. All the good info makes a very difficult journey just a little easier.
The flu-like aches you're experiencing are indeed a common side effect of chemotherapy, often caused by the body's reaction to the drugs and the overall impact they have on your immune system. This reaction can trigger inflammatory processes throughout the body, leading to widespread pain. We hope these side effects improve soon. Thanks for watching.
I noticed a few things were better on chemo but certainly not something I'd want to continue. I got very painful knees after each infusion of taxol and shooting pains to my ankles. Fortunately this stopped soon after stopping chemo. Very slight neuropathy but a year later its gone.
Thank you for sharing your experience with our community.
DearcDr. I have extreme pain in my hips straight after each chemo. This lasts x5 days and make me weak for further days there after.
I'm on Taxol and Carboplatin combined. It causes me a lot of suffering and I have to take small amounts of morphine for only x5 days. Then I must switch to paracetamol.
The pain is also in my feet and back of my knees.
It sounds like you’re experiencing significant chemotherapy side effects, and it’s completely understandable to feel this way. Taxol and carboplatin often cause nerve and muscle pain, which can be managed with medications like morphine, as you’re doing, or other supportive therapies like warm compresses and gentle stretching. Discuss additional pain relief options with your doctor; they may be able to adjust the treatment to make it more manageable. If you are receiving growth factor injections to keep your white blood cell count up and having this much pain, see if stopping the shots would be an option by asking your doctor. Sending you strength and healing.
First treatment, I got side shipped and rear-ended. The joint pain and and mid leg pain made me almost loose my mind. It was awful. No one told me about the pain. They had to call in palitive care to take care of my pain.
It’s heartbreaking to hear about your experience. Severe pain like this is never easy, and it’s frustrating when it catches you off guard. We're glad you had palliative care support to help manage it. It's so good to hear that you had access to palliative care.
Thank you for your videos.
I wonder if taking Acetyl L-Carnitine would prevent Chemo Induced Peripheral Neutropathy?
Although animal models suggested some protection from chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy, a large randomized trial (SWOG S0715) in breast cancer patients unexpectedly found that acetyl L-carnitine actually increased the risk of developing taxane-induced neuropathy compared to placebo. Patients on acetyl L-carnitine had worse neuropathy symptoms over 2 years of follow-up.
Dr after chemo pain inback bone full and chemo brain .and difficult to stand and walk what will i do
We're sorry to hear you're experiencing these difficulties. It's important to talk to your medical team about these symptoms, as they can help address the pain and mobility issues. They might suggest physical therapy, pain management strategies, or further evaluation to improve your quality of life.
Super interesting and surprising!
Thank you for watching and your positive feedback!
Wow this is SO enlightening! I am experienced chemo-induced menopause and joint pain but I didn't realize they were related!
Question: If my remaining ovary doesn't "wake up" again, my medical team has suggested I go on hormone therapy. Would this help with the joint pain? Thank you so much.
Thanks for writing. Just want to clarify--while hormone replacement therapy (estrogen plus/minus progesterone), which might help, is not recommended after breast cancer. Hormonal therapy, in which we give medication to affect the way estrogen interacts with any remaining cancer cells, is unlikely to help, alas.
I have started my chemo treatment snd im so sorry that i have....not sure if cancer going to heal but i now have all this joint pains and other symptoms wish i have never do this chemo......my whole body is in pain
We're so sorry to hear how challenging chemotherapy has been for you. Joint and body pain are unfortunately common side effects, but they can often be managed. Speak with your oncologist about possible medications, physical therapy, or complementary therapies like acupuncture. Remember, your medical team is there to support you through these tough times.
I have now watched this a few times. Is there more information you can give about the “rebound inflammation” that occurs? Is there anything that indicates how long the rebound takes to potentially resolve? Is there anything that can be done to minimize the extra inflammation? I would love more about this, as it was never mentioned by my oncologist or any of the other resources I’ve been consulting, yet it would explain so much of what I’m experiencing right now. Is the inflammation rebound from the cellular damage (senescence)? Or is it from some other phenomenon like overactivated mast cells?
Rebound inflammation can be so frustrating. We shared this information based on a hypothesis that some oncologists have based on decades of experience. There is not a lot of information available on how long it lasts, but the expected time frame is on the order of months rather than years. Anti-inflammatory medications and increasing exercise, getting enough sleep, and remaining hopeful can help. The inflammatory system is so complicated, but it does not appear to be a mast cell phenomenon. It’s definitely worth discussing more with your healthcare team.
i am getting chemotherapy due to cancer and my back and knee pains alot
Back and knee pain during chemotherapy can be incredibly challenging to deal with, and it’s important to let your care team know about it. Pain like this can sometimes be managed with supportive treatments, such as physical therapy, medications, or gentle exercises to ease discomfort. You’re doing something incredibly tough, and it’s okay to seek help to make this journey a bit more manageable. Thank you for watching.
Hi what about dental problem after chemo
Dental issues can sometimes arise after chemotherapy due to dry mouth, gum sensitivity, or weakened enamel. Regular check-ups, staying hydrated, and using fluoride toothpaste can help manage some of these issues.
Dr if we use medicen fir arthritis after chemo
Using medications for arthritis after chemotherapy is something that should be carefully managed by your healthcare team. Please consult your doctor to ensure the treatment plan is safe and effective given your recent chemotherapy. There are a lot of things that can help, including exercise.
Yes, I realised. I thought it was because of the corticosteroids that are given along with chemotherapy. Hashimitos disease.
Corticosteroids can relieve joint pain. When they are stopped, joint pain can "rebound." Chemotherapy can also treat subclinical joint inflammation.
Kindly reply soon waoting iam invery much pain
We're sorry to hear you're in so much pain. Please reach out to your medical team as soon as possible-they are the best resource for immediate care. We hope the video was helpful, and just as a reminder, it typically takes us 1-2 weeks to respond to comments. We’re doing our best to get back to everyone, but we’re only human!
I was forced to go through chemo. I did not see the point after the oncologist explained the possible side effects. Before chemo, the only thing that was wrong with me was being a little underweight, and short.. I was in perfect health. Today, I have to see seven specialists, for brain, heart, liver, kidneys, bladder, and bones. I have to keep rescheduleing appointments because they are costly.Can't afford to go out to work, can't afford to not work. Hands could barely work. Which is why I was against cancer treatment. There is no quality of life after. Then you end up discarded, homeless, and eventually ualive. So chemo treatment is not really for the patients, but for experiments.
... 🇺🇸
We're so sorry for the difficulties and frustration you’ve experienced. Chemotherapy and other cancer treatments can have real and serious long-term effects, and your feelings are valid. Everyone’s journey with cancer is different, and it’s unfortunate that the system doesn’t always provide the support patients need after treatment. We hope you’re able to find resources or a support network to help you through this. You deserve to feel heard and cared for. It's also important for our other viewers to understand that no one should be forced to receive any particular therapy, including chemotherapy. It is essential that people make a free and informed decision about their treatments.