Chemotherapy for ovarian cancer varies with each person, as will the patient’s ability to work while undergoing chemotherapy. “A lot of patients will be able to work in a limited fashion”, says Dr. Scott Rushing with Compass Oncology.
The first week of chemotherapy is typically the most challenging, but patients tend to feel less fatigued during the second and third weeks. Ability for patients to work generally depends on their job type and level of exertion required.
Dr. Rushing notes that he informs patients that “toward the end of their six cycles they may not feel quite as spunky” as the chemotherapy has a cumulative effect. A few months after finishing chemotherapy, patients are back at their “normal energy level and are able to go about their life again after the interruption of” treatment.
It’s important that patients are aware of any side effects associated with the drugs being used and that they feel comfortable with the treatment that they are receiving. “My approach with a patient is that they do not have to sign up for the full six cycles”, Dr. Rushing says. “We can take just one treatment at a time”.
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Chemotherapy for ovarian cancer varies with each person, as will the patient’s ability to work while undergoing chemotherapy. “A lot of patients will be able to work in a limited fashion”, says Dr. Scott Rushing with Compass Oncology.
The first week of chemotherapy is typically the most challenging, but patients tend to feel less fatigued during the second and third weeks. Ability for patients to work generally depends on their job type and level of exertion required.
Read More Dr. Rushing notes that he informs patients that “toward the end of their six cycles they may not feel quite as spunky” as the chemotherapy has a cumulative effect. A few months after finishing chemotherapy, patients are back at their “normal energy level and are able to go about their life again after the interruption of” treatment.
It’s important that patients are aware of any side effects associated with the drugs being used and that they feel comfortable with the treatment that they are receiving. “My approach with a patient is that they do not have to sign up for the full six cycles”, Dr. Rushing says. “We can take just one treatment at a time”.
Learn more about SurvivorNet's rigorous medical review process.
Dr. Scott Rushing is a gynecologic oncologist/surgeon with Compass Oncology. Read More
