I’m 36 & have locally advance rectal cancer. Treatment plan is radiotherapy (done 
) 4 cycles of capox and then surgery.
I started my chemo last Monday. During first 2 days, I noticed slight tightness in my jaw and pins and needles in my hands and feet. Eyes burning if they watered. Would get unsteady/dizzy when walking but generally was ok, I could cope with help.
After a few days, the jaw tightness and dizziness got worse. Would have episodes of heart palpitations, hot flush, feeling dizzy and chest tightness. Have now stopped all medication until I can have a review today (Monday).
Is this normal? I knew I would feel lousy, sickness etc and I knew I would need lots of help but honestly it feels like I’m going to pass out several times a day in waves. I have 3 young children and am on my own. Because of the side effects it doesn’t feel safe to be with them on my own & I wouldn’t dare drive so I just don’t see how I can do this for 3 months.
I really want to continue with the treatment as I want the best prognosis but I feel really defeated right now 
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Hi Dani346 I see it’s your first post so welcome to the Community.
I have been in my cancer journey for over 26 years and have had a lot of treatment but it is important to compare Apples with Apples when it comes to treatment.
The Community is actually divided into dedicated Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) so can I recommend that you look to join and put up your post in our dedicated…….
Bowel (colon and rectum) cancer
…….. support group.
This group is a safe place to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
