Hi I am 56 years old and have just been diagnosed with bowel cancer. I did my first fit test and then had to have a colonoscopy which confirmed I had bowel cancer. I have no symptoms. I then had a CT scan which showed cancer had spread to my liver. Had a PET scan and then MRI. I have seen an oncologist and she wants me to have chemotherapy Folfoxiri or Folfirinox. It is a combination of 3 drugs. They want to put a PICC line in and administer two drugs over half a day and send me home with a pump which will continue to pump third drug in over 48 hours. I will have this every 2 weeks for 3 months. It sounds horrendous. Has anyone else had this treatment? How did it go and any hints and tips you can give me? Does anyone make it out the other side?
I have been told that this is the best treatment for me following MDT meeting and I am terrified. I don't seem to have any choice over my treatment is this normal?
Any thoughts would be gratefully received.
Thank you
If you click on the link Bungle has provided, you will get straight to the bowel cancer group and be able to put your post up in there. It is a busy and helpful group and you’ll be able to connect with others who have different forms of bowel cancer and will have been through or are going through exactly the same chemotherapy as is proposed for you.
Many members of that group have experience of spread to the liver, and they will be able to share their experiences of this chemo. The group also has lots of advice on coping with treatment and side effects. Joining the group will mean that more people will see your post and be able to help support you through this.
Sarah xx
