Hi , same as you colan cancer removed just started chemo not enjoying it sore arm ,feeling sorry for myself 

Hi,

How long do u need to have chemo for?What stage is it if u don't mind me asking?

Hi Aniak , 

           I need 4/8 cycles of chemotherapy  and stage 2 and had to have had a stoma bag which was hard getting use to but the support I had from stoma nurses has been great  ,feeling sick and dizzy I don't like because I am not in control of my self  but feel better then I did on Sunday  hope I can help you at any time ..denise

Hi Denise,

Mine is stage 3 as it spreaded to lymph nodes.I'm still waiting for response from hospital in regards to chemo as op was done abroad(it was emergency).What chemo are u having?

Hi AniaK , 

    I was emergency went to A&E thinking I had bad chest infection but informed bowel cancer then had the op I am on oxaliplatin and capecitabine  it's harder then I thought how people work or look after a family is amazing I feel sorry for myself how bad is that keep in touch hope you hear soon you need time to recover from the op  x

Hi, 

i use this group for support and understanding, my dad colin cancer stage 4, spread to liver he has a large mass in the liver and evidence of isolated tumours, extramural venous, lymphatic and perineural evasions. 
 

he had his colon op and stoma bag 3 weeks ago tomorrow, it took about 2 weeks before the liver doctor contacted him but he is now booked in for chemo

starring on the 23rd, oral for 15 days 7 day rest then full body chemo, 12 cycles has been suggested. 

So far i believe they give it a weekish before getting u booked in for chemo but i could be wrong as rach persons case is different. 
 

i hope u are feeling ok xx 
 

Hi Denise,

I understand how u feel as I'm also worried how I'm gonna cope juggling everything especially that I'm the person who likes to control things and likes things done quickly.Im sure you are doing better than you think as you have gone through op already and now having chemo so it says a lot.Can I ask what side effects u having so far?

Hi Anka, 

            Thank you ,  my side affects are feeling sick pins and needles around my face and eyes does not last long but very uncomfortable  hope you are okay 

     Denise 

I'm not gonna lie I'm a bit scared about loosing hair(I know it's not priority) 

Hi 

  We are all different what matters to some may not to others ,  but there's someone to talk to about this  it's scary but have been told it grows back quickly  the chemotherapy nurses are very supportive and I will always listen to you and if I can help I will .

    Denise x

 been up and down with emotional over the last weeks x