Bump in the road

HiCaz76 and sending you a big hug. That’s a big jump from stage 1 to lung mets so I’m not surprised that your head is spinning but it sounds like there’s a treatment plan in place which is good. 

Chemo can be very effective and sometimes its reputation is worse than the actual experience? Capox can be tough and there can be a lot of side effects but there’s pills and potions to deal with them and if one doesn’t work then often a different anti sickness tablet for example can make a big difference as can a dosage reduction. 

https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_types/bowel-colon-rectum-cancer-forum/f/diagnosis/263084/chemo-top-tips-updated

I’ve said before that chemo is daunting but doable and that’s what a lot of the members on this post have found

https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_types/bowel-colon-rectum-cancer-forum/f/diagnosis/292722/capox-journey

Try not to worry about the order of your treatment -put your trust in the experts - and focus on whatever they decide on first then once that’s done, you can focus on the next stage.

There’s lots of stoma support on this board and you’ll quickly get into a routine with it.
 https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_experiences/ileostomy-and-colostomy-discussions-forum

Sorry about all the links but hopefully you’ll find them helpful and please keep us updated as to how you get on?

Take care

Karen x

It's natural to feel overwhelmed. It is alot of information to take in and all the changes just add to it. 

Chemo is more tolerable than you think. It's no walk in the park but it isn't as scary as it appears in movies. I had 6 weeks of chemo radiation and 8 cycles of Folfox.  I would do more if medically indicated. 

If you haven't already, get your tumor tested for mutations that impact treatment. A jump from stage 1 to metastatic disease is huge. Knowing your mutations may open up more effective treatment options. 

Thank you so much for your kind words and I will certainly look into the links. 

It's has just been so much to take in within a very small time frame. 

Thank you for your kind words. I will certainly ask about any mutations. My original histology was ok so I was really shocked to hear I have 3 lesions on my lungs. 

Hi Caz76 

You might find it encouraging to read Marianne26 story . She has done very well using ablation .

My own mum had a lung resection back in 2016 and had no issues again until 2022 . 
Lots of people treating it as a chronic condition .

Lung lesions are notoriously slow growing for a lot of people . They watched my mums for years .

But it’s a terrible shock for you and hope is so important as you get your plan together .

Take care ,

Court