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Experience Summarized from 9 Chemotherapy Sessions for Cancer

  • Discovered in March 2019
    • Pelvic malignant tumor with multiple abdominal metastases
    • Accompanied by a large amount of ascites
    • Missed the opportunity for surgery, had to undergo chemotherapy first
  • First round of chemotherapy
    • Carboplatin and paclitaxel chemotherapy
    • 21-day cycle, 5 cycles + ?
    • Delayed several times due to bone marrow suppression and infection with fever
  • Common treatments for cancer
    • Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, etc.
  • Chemotherapy controlled the primary lesion, but bone metastasis was discovered
  • About the infusion method during chemotherapy
    • Central venous port
      • Due to high cost and inconvenience of going to the hospital, it was not chosen
    • CVC placement
      • Recommended by the doctor, used throughout the hospitalization
      • Unfortunately, infection occurred in all three placements
      • Fever reached a maximum of 41 degrees, almost out of control
      • Used drugs like lenalidomide, [[beapenem]] for anti-infection
    • Regular hand vein infusion
      • After the first round of five chemotherapy sessions, CVC placement was no longer used
      • Hand vein infusion was used throughout the second round of chemotherapy
      • Visible damage
        • Superficial veins on the hands and arms became thinner and could not be punctured
  • Possible problems during chemotherapy
    • Bone marrow suppression
      • Decrease in all blood cell lines
        • Low red blood cells and hemoglobin, dizziness, need blood transfusion
          • It is best to eat protein and meat for diet therapy
        • Low white blood cells and neutrophils, need to prevent infection and fever
          • Use white blood cell boosters, with long-acting and short-acting options
          • Short-term leg pain and bone pain may occur, no need to worry
        • Low platelets, need to prevent falls and injuries, afraid of bleeding or internal bleeding
          • Use platelet transfusion twice
    • Infection and fever
      • In case of fever, go to the hospital immediately
      • Physical cooling
        • Use ice packs on the forehead, armpits, and thighs to cool down, using an ice cap is even better
        • In summer, medical alcohol can be sprayed on the skin for evaporation cooling
      • Medication for anti-infection
        • Medication is life-saving at this time, may require high-level antibiotics
    • Nausea and vomiting
      • Eating is important for blood production
      • If blood cells cannot increase, chemotherapy may be discontinued
      • Excessive vomiting can lead to insufficient salt intake, hyponatremia, and possible coma
      • Have the will to survive, keep eating, eat small meals frequently
      • Use a combination of anti-emetic drugs, such as ondansetron and rabeprazole
    • Hair loss
      • Most chemotherapy will cause hair loss, no need to think about it
      • Losing all hair is just a matter of time
      • No need to worry, hair will grow back after chemotherapy stops
    • Skin dark spots (purpura)
      • This is a manifestation of low platelets and bleeding from ruptured capillaries
  • Maintenance treatment after the first round of chemotherapy
    • Severe bone marrow suppression after the first round of 5 chemotherapy sessions
    • Blood cells couldn't recover, had to temporarily stop chemotherapy
    • Had to use OLPN targeted therapy for maintenance treatment
      • Unfortunately, couldn't afford the genuine targeted therapy due to its high price
      • The plot of "Dying to Survive" was reproduced
      • Closed one door but found the life-saving channel of OLPN
      • Took this targeted therapy for 4 and a half years
    • During this period, underwent whole-body enhanced CT and a complete set of blood biochemical analysis every six months
  • Second round of chemotherapy started in April 2024
    • Carboplatin and paclitaxel chemotherapy plus bevacizumab
    • 21-day cycle, the 4th session has ended, the 5th session is about to begin...
  • photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash
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