What is the risk of 5 not 6 Capox cycles

Hi Doris58 Your oncologist will know what’s best for you but I think they always err on the top side. I was originally due to have 9 but my oncologist told me that ‘the fatigue would wipe me out before then’ almost saying that she didn’t expect me to do 9 (this was before recent trials proved that less were just as effective)

I was a bit annoyed to be stopped after 8 but my feet were tingly and the nurse said they looked red so that was that. The neuropathy got worse after finishing and I still feel it now so dont risk it getting any worse. The actual tumour will be removed during surgery and the chemo is just a blast to zap any cells that might be lurking.

Hope your next step goes well and keep those feet well moisturised

Take care

Karen x

Thank you that's really helpful. I wasn't aware of the new research

 Doris58 It was called the Scot trial and found that 3 months chemo was just as effective as 6 but with far fewer side effects

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/find-a-clinical-trial/a-trial-to-find-out-how-long-to-give-chemotherapy-after-surgery-for-bowel-cancer#undefined

Another trial called the Rapido trial found it beneficial to give chemo before surgery rather than after - it just goes to show how treatment is improving and progressing all the time x