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Yesterday I started my second cycle of Folfox Chemotherapy (Oxaliplatin and 5FU) and I also had two units of blood transfused to boost my very low blood count. Today I feel wonderful. I have had no nausea (as yet) and although tired, have much more energy than last week (must be the new blood). The only side effect I seem to be feeling apart from tiredness is a sensitivity to cold drinks and a slight tingling in my…

Hi Everyone I was diagnosed with colon cancer 5 weeks ago. As a fit, 39 year old mum with no family history of this disease, the news came as quite a shock to me which I am still not over. Since then, I have had surgery to remove the tumour and I have recovered well from the operation. The cancer was graded as Stage III with 3 lymph nodes involved. I am having a port-a-cath inserted into my chest next week and am due…