I am a 60 year old man, married with children and grandchildren, who has stage 4 colon cancer with lung metastases. I have had 2 Liver resection and 3 lots of chemo treatment, I have just been told by my oncologist that he wants to put me on Lonsurf. But from what I've read I'm not sure it's any good. Can anyone help please.
Hi and welcome to the Online Community but so sorry to hear about your diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis can be very challenging but talking with others who are walking the same type of cancer treatment journey (my one is completely different) will help you navigate this difficult time.
The New to Community is like the Community Reception area and as there are many cancer types and experiences so likewise the Community has many support groups so can I recommend you start of by joining our supportive Bowel (colon and rectum) cancer and Lung, secondary cancer groups as these will be good places to connect with folks who may be on the same cancer treatment pathway.
Navigating the community will depend on the device you are using.
To join a group just click on the green link above then scroll down and choose 'click to join' or 'join' on the page that opens. You can then introduce yourself by putting up a post by clicking on ‘New Thread’ or ‘New here, say hello’ then hit the box with the X on the top right (phones).
You could just copy and paste the text from this your first post. You can also join in with existing ‘Discussions’ by clicking on 'reply'.
It’s always good to talk so do call the Macmillan Support Services on 0808 808 00 00 - most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week Clicking here to see what is available. This service provides lots of cancer information, support, financial guidance or just a listening ear.
We also have Cancer Nurse Team in our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
All the very best.
