Im 49 female with 3 grown up children 1 disabled i was diagnosed in 2017 with colon cancer had resection and 6 months chemo then all clear then told 2 weeks ago had 3 nodes in my lung and 3 in stomach have to start folfiri and vectibix next week has anyone had this chemo and side effects
Thankyou u for your kind words and support if u need to talk im always here
Hello Erts
I’ve had docetaxel, which can be very aggressive on the body, all chemotherapy will some side effect, but once you finish the course and it’s out of your system things are not to bad.
Do not know what type your being put on, but remember always check your temperature any highs or lows you need to contact the hospital.
I know it’s hard, you’ve been through it once, so you have an idea of what’s coming, but be positive, you have friends and family, plus us here, if you need to talk, I hope all goes well for you.
Take care
Joe
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