Still waiting for the side effects

I’ve just had number 15 out off 25 of radiotherapy & chemotherapy tablets , and to be honest am still waiting for the side effects to kick in. Am 48 and was told I had rectum cancer in Feb 2018 , with 5 weeks of treatment & operation afterwards, I have took it in my stride & been for my appointments & am still at work full time. The only thing I have found is Iam tired more & have a dry mouth all the time. So week 4 next week & still positive. 

  • Hello Jc.ole.  It is pleasing to learn that you are coping well with your treatment; there is such a large variance between different people and different treatments.  Good on you for being able to keep working and being so positive.    I hope others will come and discuss their treatments with you.  So good to hear from you.  Annie

  • I also have got a dry mouth and have found a mouth rinse called biotene has helped me a lot.I bought mine in super drug for £7:99 for a 500ml bottle.although im sure that it can be bought in lots of other place.

    Best wishes james