chemotherapy and school what a combination

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Well, this is how it goes. I have 7 months left of school and I am making all A's and B's. I work part time have 4 kids and a hubby. I started chemo last week and it is kicking my butt. I am always tired and I am a diabetic. It isn't that bad, some of the side effects are just exhausting me, but I am hanging in there. I have a great support system in and out of school. Just wanted to vent. God Bless, Nancy :uhoh3:

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God bless you, Nancy.

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Specializes in Cath Lab, OR, CPHN/SN, ER.

Vent all you need! I don't know the history of what's going on, but you're AMAZING for being able to do all of that! God Bless you! -Andrea

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Thank you all for the support. A little history for those interested, I had a colonoscopy and had a tumor removed from my colon, it was a stage II. They suggested chemo 5-FU for a few cycles. At first I wasn't going to do it now but after talking to my nursing instructors they changed my mind. I guess the adjuvant therapy to prevent me from recurrent colon cancer or from liver cancer is a very important follow up. My instructors have been supportive and informative which I really appreciate. The only exception they have made for me is not having a patient in isolation. I have been carrying my own weight and still getting good grades. Thanks all, Nancy :)

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You are amazing! Best wishes with your continued treatment/education! :)

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Psych.

Many {{{{HUGS}}}} for you Nancy. Please take care of yourself.

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((((((((Nancy))))))))) ! You are truly amazing! I will be thinking a lot about you and sending lots of positive thoughts your way.

Hugs!

MaryRose

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Well, this is how it goes. I have 7 months left of school and I am making all A's and B's. I work part time have 4 kids and a hubby. I started chemo last week and it is kicking my butt. I am always tired and I am a diabetic. It isn't that bad, some of the side effects are just exhausting me, but I am hanging in there. I have a great support system in and out of school. Just wanted to vent. God Bless, Nancy :uhoh3:

You go girl!

I could have written your post (besides the chemo and diabetes). I do have an autoimmune disease that is in remission. When it flares I have to take Imuran and Prednisone. I just keep praying it doesn't flare until I graduate.

How much longer on the chemo?

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They say up to 4 cycles but I hope it doesn't last that long. Each cycle is 2 months twice a week then 23 days off. Besides the damn diarrhea it isn't too bad so far. It has happened at clinical once, just grabbed a pair of their scrubs and kept working. My classmates think I am crazy, I just tell them I am a former Marine and this is just the mentality that I need to get through all this stuff. It has been a great weight loss plan though, I have no appetite most of the time. Thanks all, Nancy

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

Hang in there, you are amazing to to be dealing with all that! I will say a prayer for you tonight. Best of luck and let us know how you are doing.

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Specializes in NICU.

(((((HUGS))))) for you Nancy. Vent here all you want. You're doing an amazing job! Sending lots of good thoughts and prayers your way. Take care hugs.gif

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You're doing fantastic, Nancy. What a wonderful attitude! Hope everything goes well for you. Hang in there :)

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