Bowel cancer

Hi makerfield  I am so very sorry to hear of your situation. Whether or not to have more treatment (with potentially negative side effects), is a deeply personal decision. I think the best starting point would be to have a conversation with your Oncologist (if you have not already done so). The issue  as to how much benefit the chemo would potentially be, must be a horribly difficult question to ask and you may not feel that you could do this. Do you have friends or family you could talk to?  It would help for you to talk through all your options and then come to a decision that's best for you.  Please consider calling the Macmillan Support Services, it is free to call on 0808 808 00 00 .  You could also ask your treating team to refer you for some urgent psychological support.   Sending a virtual hug to you at this difficult time.  Bev. 

Thanks Bev I have discussed things with my oncoligist she is great it's just going from feeling great to ahhh after chemo the oncoligist is saying two years but no one knows hope you are doing good lts of love  makerfield 

Hi makerfield,

I’m so sorry to hear of your news, I echo all that Bev has said in that this has to be your decision & yours alone, it sounds as though you’ve a great oncologist & that’s really good that she’s supporting you well. I can understand your reluctance to go through more treatment with your past experience, it must be daunting, although once again it’s an extremely personal decision. Is the prognosis of 2 years that your oncologist has mentioned with or without further treatment? 

Nicola 

Thank you Nicola I suppose I'm just frightened really my two year prognosis is with treatment which I will go through because I need to try everything to stay alive hope you are doing good love  makerfield 

That’s completely understandable makerfield, you’ve obviously been through the wringer with previous treatment/surgeries etc., so your bound to be frightened I think anyone in your position would be. You’ve been dealing with this awful disease & the treatments for 3 years now & you must be psychologically exhausted from it all. We have a group on the Macmillan site for people that have been given a life limiting prognosis please just let me know if you’d like the link to the group, it may help to speak with others in a similar position to yourself. We’re here to offer support whenever you need us. 

Nicola