Incurable cancer

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Hi I been diagnosed since april that I have incurable stage 4 cancer of the liver and colon sometimes my emotions are all over the place and other times I am cool as a cucumber, what really frustrated me is how my family are going to cope after this drastic time, my family and friends all know about it but it sometimes I feel like give up and get it over and done with am being selfish or it something everyone goes through 

  • Thanks Mmum just wanted some idea what to expect  

    Joe

  • Hello Joe 

    Hope all goes well for your first treatment 

    I think fatigue is a very common side effect as are bowel issues in the first week after your treatment - I had both but got used to the routine after a couple of cycles 

    I didn’t suffer with nausea but was given medication to have ready in case I did . In fact they advised me to take it the first couple of sessions to get ahead of any sickness but I soon realised I didn’t need it 

    I’m sure you will find the chemo nurses are reassuring and very kind which helps a lot !

    Lucy xx 

  • Well that's the first treatment session done only hope no major side effect, feeling ok just now, will see what happens in a couple of days 

    • Hi Annette hope your keeping well, I had my first treatment today all went well hopefully will not have bad side effect over the next few days will keep you updated
    • Joe xx, 
  • Hi Scottish Mac , Just make sure you take anti sickness tablets and anything else they suggest , They forgot to give me my tablets and that didn't help . All the Best Minmax

  • Hi Joe,  how are you feeling after your first treatment?  Hopefully not too many side effects for you.  When is your next one?  We have a daily chat on here as well.  More people chat on there and one for gardening.  Might be nice for everyone to say hi to you.

    Lee 2 x

  • Hi Lee, is that a daily live chat? And if so how do I find it please?

  • Hi JVJ24601 no not a live chat unfortunately just chatting like we are doing.  It is on this forum just click on the Chat option.  A live chat would be a good idea.

    Lee 2 x

  • Hi Lee,  Actually don't feel too bad a bit of nausea and fatigue but that's about it so far, I took the anti sickness tablets so I suppose they helped, so if it stays like this l will be happy,  how are you all good l hope 

    Joe