1st day of chemo...

What drug was he prescribed for his anxiety? Pat

Karen,

He has been prescribed and anti-anxiety but he came home tonight and is being VERY nasty! I am a licensed counselor and I realize that this is just his depression expressing itself outwardly, but being on this end of it is very different. I am hoping that this will pass.

Thanks again!

Melissa

Melissa,

My husband said the hardest part of the first chemo is knowing that poison is going through your body, and it is the first realization that "I have Cancer, and I may die from it"...another aspect is seeing others also receiving chemo who look pretty bad...they understand that may be them at some point...It is HARD!!!Especially when you are metastatic...See if his Dr will Rx an anti-anxiety pill such as Xanax that he can take before he leaves the house for his next treatment...it will aleviate some of the anxiety...

Today was my father's first experience with chemo. He was there all day, from 9-5 and is now on his way home. My mother says he looks tired and beat up and she is very worried because of how snappy he is being. I know that this is a natural reaction because he is upset and angry right now.

They were told that he would probably be very tired all weekend. If anyone would be willing to share their initial experiences with chemo, I would really appreciate it. We are in uncharted waters right now and have no idea what to expect.

Bless you all and thank you for your feedback and support.

Melissa