Client: Woman 36 years, chemotherapy-induced bladder discomfort
Initial presentation: She was on her 3rd of 6 cycles of chemotherapy for recurrent breast cancer with secondary tumours in liver and bone.
This is just one aspect of a very multi-faceted case: During 1st round of chemo for original breast cancer 3 years ago, the most significant side effect was bladder discomfort which took one year to settle. This felt like a hot discomfort, worse for sitting, similar to an infection but never became infected. On 4th cycle, bladder starts to ache, pain is worse at night.
Herbal formula: Herbal tonic of Crataeva & Marshmallow – 5ml up to 4-5 times daily as needed.
Additional recommendations: Increase hydration
Follow up: After the 6th cycle, patient reports that the tonic has been great, she simply takes it frequently when bladder starts to niggle, and then forgets about it after 3 days because there are no symptoms.
She has now used it on cycles 4 & 5 with good success, and has a repeat for this last cycle.