Rectal tumour

Hi Brambletini.Hope you are coping OK.

I've started treatment this week.Combined radiotherapy/tablet chemotherapy every day for 5 weeks.Have the weekend off. Haven't found it too bad .Feeling a bit washed out today but nothing I can't cope with.I have a break of 6 weeks at the end of this week while everything settles down then mri etc to see what's next.

Trying to take each day as it comes & not worry about what may be next for treatment.

Hospital & staff have been amazing & whatever support or help I need it's there.I'm sure this will be the case for you too.

If you don't mind me asking, which part of the country are you? 

I'm in South Wales.Just wondering if the treatment varies according to your cancer centre.

Keep in touch x

I was told to keep taking the chemo tablets over weekends. Check with your oncologist.

Dulac

I’m doing alright. Had my PET scan today and was absolutely wiped afterwards. Thank goodness I’m not working at the moment. Yeah definitely trying to just focus on the upcoming week and not look to far ahead. No sense in looking for trouble. 

I’m up in Tayside, Scotland. The staff I’ve met so far have all been brilliant. 

We’re also waiting to hear when we can get the keys to our new build council house after being made homeless 4 months ago. So everything’s a bit chaotic at the moment.

Not sure why there’s such a difference between various treatment plans unless it’s due to size & location of tumour as well as possible hospital protocols.

Hope you enjoy your weekend and that you have better weather than up here, overcast & drizzly at the moment. xx

I hope you have your keys soon.You need to be settled before treatment starts.

Rotten weather forecast for tomorrow.️

One day at a time & be kind to yourself.

Fingers crossed it works out that way. 
Good to know the weather’s equally as bad with you.
And the same to you, take it easy this weekend and look after yourself. xx

Hello xxxx Love your positivity xx waiting on my first appointment with the surgeon on Friday x