Recent stage 4 diagnosis

Hi Cathy,

I am in a similar situation, I was diagnosed with rectal cancer in July with secondary liver cancer also stage 4.  The margins for the rectal cancer means that they cannot remove the tumour at the minute. 

In September I had a weeks intensive course of radiotherapy and I had my fist chemo infusion on Wednesday this week and now on tablets for 2 weeks, a week off then start again for 4 rounds. 

I am 39 and was initially dismissed by my doctor who told me I was to young for cancer.  My family and friends are a great support network but its hard to tell them your fears as you don't want to add any extra worry to them. 

Happy to chat anytime. 

Lyndsay 

Hi Cathy118 ,

I had chemo first then the liver op.  Then radio and the bowel ops.  Once they know your biomarkers, (BRAF/KRAS or wildtype) they will be able to tailor the chemo to your cancer.  I know what you mean about getting hooked up, I was keen to get started ASAP, let the battle commence!x

Hello  

I’ve been told there is a way to private message - not quite sure how to do this, but going to have a hunt and a go

Hi Cathy118 

If you click in the persons user name a plus sign will come up . Press that and it sends a Friends request .

Once accepted you can email using PM . You just press their user name anytime you want to PM but it should come through in your emails .

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Thank you