Hi just one more day to go then that’s been five weeks of chemotherapy tablets and radiotherapy which I think I have got through with no side effects but had my last clinic meeting and the oncologist has told me the next 2 to 3 weeks will be harder ! Can someone please tell is it that bad, was terrified off the treatment ! Now terrier of what lies ahead ? Thanks
As you know the chemoradiotherapy carries on working for several weeks after the actual treatment ends but I didn’t find those weeks any different - if anything things improved and the feeling in my feet of walking on sand disappeared. You’ve done great so far so tick that box off and plan a few nice things to do before the next step
Take care
Karen x
Thank you it’s great hearing from someone who has been through it I know everyone is different the hardest about the last 5 weeks was the clinic and the negative from the doctors every week they ask how I was and was told it will be worst by next week ?
Just wanted to say congrats at getting to the end.
Sorry can't comment as on different chemo and i've not finished yet
Hi Fraser1,
I finished my 5 weeks of chemoradition yesterday. I feel a little sick with tingly hands and feet and a rash on my arms and back of hands.
I was also told that it could get a little worse before it gets better but that's part of the journey so no point in worrying about it.....this is my own personal belief and I know everyone has different ways of dealing with it
Take care, Ralph.
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