I was diagnosed with Colon Cancer last October and had an operation in late November to remove part of my Colon. This was successful in removing all of the cancer according to my surgeon, but some lymph nodes are infected and I will be starting Chemotherapy soon. This will be six sessions over two week intervals.
I am petrified at the thought of the Chemotherapy. The paperwork given to me by the consultant oncologist detailing the treatment called 'Folfox' ,and side effects leaves me frightened. I know it is in my interests it is being done but the thought of it is worrying me.
Am I being stupid?
Hi ekimjo
I replied to your previous post in this group suggesting that you might like to join the bowel cancer group. You'll then connect directly with others who have had, or are having, the same type of chemotherapy as you.
In case you didn't see my reply, clicking here will take you to the bowel cancer group.
To join, just click on the link I've created and, once you've joined, you can start a new post in the same way as you did here and join in with existing conversations by clicking on 'reply'.
It would be great if you could put something about your diagnosis and proposed treatment into your profile as it really helps others when replying to you and also when looking for someone on a similar pathway. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.
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