What is Chemotherapy Like for Cancer Patients and Their Family? - a podcast by Angie Karlee

Angie is a ‘girl on fire’ and she is going through the fire as we speak. Her new Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma Lung Cancer (LCNEC) requires chemo in addition to the chemo tablet she is taking. These higher class drugs come with many side effects such as sweating profusely, digestive issues, mouth sores, and metallic taste in her mouth to name a few. The latest is hair loss. Angie didn’t realise she had so much hair and shaving it off is the way forward! Angie’s sister Annie joins in and they discuss how the perfect head shape has got to be hereditary! Karlee has passed on head scarves and the ladies talk about sticker earrings to switch up her looks with the scarves and wigs. Angie will be keep her looks fresh. Angie’s White Blood Cell count is low and she is staying at a friend’s house away from her family. Staying away from her family is challenging and her children are adapting. The ladies joke about having a portocath and somehow find the silver lining laughing about Karlee being called a vampire. With the side effects comes changes in appearance. Which of course, takes awhile for a younger cancer patient to get used to in their prime. The superficial silver lining is…Angie is at her high school weight now as she is losing weight, but needs to butter, oil and cream up her diet to keep it on! One day at a time is the way forward. And, it won’t be easy. Again, the ladies keep it real and remain optimistic. As hard as it is. Because, it is ok to let go and let other people take care. In this podcast, Angie and Karlee discuss: -Chemo-hair loss and side effects -Resiliency and children -Weight loss/Weight gain and nutrition -Donating fluid from lungs -Steroids -Angie’s sister is visiting to help out with the family and Angie -Lung cancer symptoms -The ups and downs of going through cancer again -Supporting a friend or family member in treatment Find out more or connect with Karlee and Angie on: anchor.fm/mommyhadalittlecancer Instagram: @mommyhadalittlecancer

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