Is second chemo better than the first?
But the chance that second-line treatment or more rounds of treatment will have good results is usually lower than with first-line treatment. The chance that second-line treatment will be successful depends on the type of cancer you have. Second-line treatment often works very well for certain types of cancer.
What happens after 2nd chemo treatment?
You may experience nausea (feeling like you might throw up) and vomiting (throwing up) after your last chemotherapy treatment. It should go away in 2 to 3 weeks. Your appetite may continue to be affected due to taste changes you may have experienced during your treatment.
Do you feel worse after second chemo?
The effects of chemo are cumulative. They get worse with each cycle.
What does 2 rounds of chemo mean?
Cycles of treatment
You have chemotherapy treatment in cycles. A cycle is the time between one round of treatment until the start of the next. During a course of chemotherapy, you usually have around 4 to 8 cycles of treatment. After each round of treatment you have a break. This allows your body to recover.
What is the 7 day rule in chemotherapy?
Can a tumor grow while on chemo?
Is 2 rounds of chemo enough?
Can chemo shrink stage 4 tumor?
Is 4 months of chemo a lot?
Can chemo destroy a tumor?