Colon cancer

Th am you so much this information is so encouraging and helpful. I feel like there is so much I need to learn and unnderstand with all of it I just need to get into a better mental state I feel like a bomb dropped on me at the moment. 

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/treatment/preparing-for-treatment/physical-activity-and-cancer/during-treatment

This is a good leaflet to start thinking about moderate activity during treatment .

I will also link in another information leaflet which shows all the treatment options particularly to cover the liver .

There is a lot to process but you will get there on step at a time . Then a routine starts with treatment and gives you a structure to get on top of this .

Take care ,

Court 

https://bowelcancerorguk.s3.amazonaws.com/Publications/TreatingAdvancedBowelCancer_BowelCancerUK.pdf

You will find this covers everything from cell type to treatment options . Gives you reassurance that there are a lot of different options .

Only recently I have seen two different options for treating the liver that I had never heard of before . There is hope .

Take care ,

Court 

Court, I just read your bio , wow what a journey you all went through, it gave me so much encouragement and hope so I thank you for that! I feel like everyday is going to be like going to battle until I beat this. Trying to stay positive and focused. I still think I am in a state of shock. 

It is a shock and your team will give you a good plan and that’s the important part . My mum talked about listening to her body and if she needed time to rest she did . 

Not every day was hard but she found some harder than others and it was knowing how to manage that . Your team will be there to make any necessary adjustments as it’s a marathon not a sprint and they will find the right balances to keep things manageable . The second year of treatment she had a slight dose reduction in her chemotherapy. Not only did that make everything more bearable she still had a good result so always talk to your team .

Mum stayed connected to her life we just got better at making sure it was as safe as can be and covid has us all up to speed with that now .

She set goals for the end of her treatments so she could enjoy them . Went sea kayaking at the start and despite being 80 now she will be back out in August when we take her on holiday . Don’t worry we don’t make her row !

Each day matters .

We have a good thread on chemotherapy but that can wait until you know your plan .

I looked for Hope too and it made the world of a difference. Difficult few years but it improved . Hope it’s the same for you . 
Mizzle88 is just a bit further down the road , you might find it good to connect with how she processed the first stage .

Take care ,

Court 

Like a bad penny !

Thank you court! You are a god send! 

Good afternoon!  I too am 48 and  stage 4 with 3 rather large tumors in my liver - and last week have completed round 4 of chemo.  I really do feel for you as it is one of the hardest situations to be in with no real plan of action or information to help you deal with the fear and anxiety you’ll be going through.

I cried a lot and slept loads as it was the only way I could deal with what was happening.  Telling the kids was the hardest day of my life and it still hurts me that I had to tell them but as soon as I knew what the plans were I had something to fight with and to tell people.  

I made the decision to tell everyone my diagnosis as it helped me deal with it and I was amazed at the support I got when I really needed it the most.  

Thank you so much for sharing your story. How are you doing currently physically and emotionally? I appreciate all the advice. 

Sorry - pressed too early!  Waffling as usual!  They moved very quickly on treatment - check out my bio by clicking on my name, and since treatment really feel like things are under control and feel like I’m fighting this thing inside me.  

Great advice on here from Star was to take each day as it comes - and if you can’t cope with a day, half a day or even by the hour.  Come on here, talk to us who are in exactly the same boat as you and take comfort with us as it really does help. We are all here for you and eachother - feel free to private message too.  

There is so much out there for bowel cancer we are lucky - I’m control and contain but I still pray for surgery and cure.  please feel free to ask any questions and in my limited rime I’ll do my best to answer.  Much love and cuddles to you lou xx