Slightly apprehensive

Hi BrenW and good to hear that you’re finally heading in the right direction - if you click on my name then you’ll see that I had a couple of hiccups along the way too. 

Chemo affects everyone differently so it’s hard to predict how you’re going to feel during your treatment, The most common side effects are covered in the post below - you’ll probably get a few side effects but the nurses will keep an eye on you are there are pills and potions to combat them.

 CHEMO TOP TIPS UPDATED 

Success stories? Well I worked part-time through my chemo and I’m 7 years still ‘no evidence of disease’. Go into it with a open mind - sometimes the reputation of chemo is worse than the actual experience?

Take care

Karen x

Hi.just to say all the best with your chemo

If you click on my name you can see how I got on.Im out the other side now and when I had my check up yesterday was told One more check in 6ths and I will be 5 yrs.wow that time had zoomed by.hoping the same for you

Kath

Hi BrenW

Just to add what Karen and Kath said, I had three months of Capox as a back up ( they offered six months of it on a reduced dose but I wanted it over with). It is doable and they will reduce the dose if you have problems. The result is that I have just passed the four year stage, clear,  and the combined treatment has worked. I had some of the side effects but they all passed.

I wish you all the best with the rest of your treatment

John

 crankshaft That’s fantastic news John x

Thank you so much all for taking the time to reply.

Hi BrenW

i put a post on yesterday where I shared my news of the success of my treatment . I haven't had an op as they gave the treatments first. I had radiotherapy with chemo then infusions of CAPOX which I tolerated ok with some side effects which my oncologist checked in about and altered the dose.  At the beginning I felt just like you ie that there was months ahead of treatment and feeling unwell. Peuple telling me i was halfway there was very frustrating as they weren't going through it. I can now say that almost 8 months on it feels like it went really quickly. I hope all goes well for you

Claire x

Thanks Claire x

Hi Bren,

I met the oncologist yesterday to sign the paperwork, I will be having 3 months CAPOX starting January (I don’t have a date yet). 

wishing you all the best with your treatment.

Rachael

Hi Rachael,

Best of luck with your treatment. If you haven't done already have a look at the Chemo Top Tips in Karen's post. I had my treatment in the winter months and the effects of cold are the first ones you are likely to find but can be overcome with the ways described there.

John

I’ll have a look at the top tips thank you. 

Rachael