How long do effects of chemotherapy last in body?
Patient: I am 68 years young, 5 3 after Whipple surgery on Pancrease I lost 26 pounds (which I don t mind) After surgery one year ago in May I was 108 pounds....now after 6 months of chemo I m up to 112-114 which is fine. But I have IBS and continue to have sleep issues; and am having problems remember things. pancratic whipple surgery to remove cancer from opening of pancreas. Taking enzymes and photonics for the IBS. Having difficulty sleeping. Melitonan not working now. Sometimes Ambian takes quite a while before I get to sleep. How long will the chemo I was given for 6 months stay in my body? I m working with a trainer for Pilates but still feel tired and sleepless. Any recommendations? Doctor: Hello dear. I have gone through your case. The symptoms of IBS you are suffering from are due to pancreatic deficiency. You should take pancreatic enzymes replacement therapy after consulting your doctor. The effect of chemotherapy vanishes quickly after 3 weeks of last chemo, so no need to worry. For sleep problem, there are many better drugs and therapies available now days. You can meet a sleep physician who will help you in this matter. Hope i have made you understand. Thanksregards