Update

Hi, I'm new here. My name is Renzo, I'm 59 with a wife Helen and two Chihuahuas.

After a bowel section (if that is what they call it after removing part of the bowel) last year and chemotherapy, my cancer has returned. 

In September I experienced rectal and back pain and some abdominal pain and bouts of nausea. Following a colonoscopy and CY Pet scan, I learned today that the cancer is back in my colon, is now in my left lung and they think it may have spread into my abdominal cavity, whatever that is. I am meeting the oncologist on Monday.

The nurse who rang me talked about further chemo but they also want to do a keyhole biopsy in my abdomin.

Obviously it's all a bit overwhelming. Because I am already experiencing some pain and discomfort, it feels that my cancer is a lost cause. I hope the Oncologist will give me some hope.

I have a number of questions but I will wait until after my Oncologist appointment.

Just saying hello:)

Renzo

Devon

Just an update. Had 4 cycles of chemo, the last two of which I reacted to with uncontrollable nausea. I was supposed to have at least 6 cycles but oncologist has suspended further chemo because of my reaction.

A CT scan showed no change in the cancer but did show up a blood clot in my lung so now I'm on a blood thinner.

I have an appointment with my oncologist in two weeks to discuss surgical options but with chemo off the table I am feeling very down. It feels that I'm now terminal and Hospice care are now visiting me.Indeed, I would say I am now suffering with depression and my doctor has increased my fluxetine to 60mg. I have no energy, no motivation, a constant stress lump in my throat and now need sleeping pills at night. All very hard on my poor wife 

Any advice about anything but particularly depression.

Thanks

Renzo