Jacquiw10

I have to have ECX chemo with three cycles.  The first cycle was tough - much harder than I expected.  The first two days were ok then three days when all I could do was lie in bed and wait for it to pass. Nausea was bearable thanks to the meds. Eating little and often helped and eating Rich Tea biscuits and Polo mints!  The CNS was great and advised me to stop the Capecitabine for a couple of days to let my body recover…

I had colon cancer eleven years ago and have been well and healthy ever since.  I have tried to eat healthily and keep active if not fit!  My life was busy with a demanding job and four beautiful grandchildren.

I had a stomach bug in the summer which didn't clear up and I felt sick with no appetite when on holiday with my family. The fear of cancer never leaves you and every ache or pain causes me to worry.  I knew my…