I’m on chemo number 2 out of 6 for bowel cancer with liver mets (currently inoperable). Last treatment in January. Just wondered if anyone has been on a similar journey and what happened next for them after their initial treatment? Xx
Hello Ann. I'm a little further ahead of you. Number 5 of 6 tomorrow, then Number 6 around 17th Dec. Then they'll do a scan. Blood results show that the chemo has helped.
Originally bowel cancer,removed by surgery but the cancer then spread. Now on palliative chemo.
Thank you Den, that’s great, I’m hoping to get some feedback about my bloods this week (just had round 3 today). I’m already worrying about what the scans will say in the new year but trying to let that go and focus on the here and now. Hope you’ve had a good day x A
If you click on my user name you can see how my mum ‘s team handled her liver spread . It took around two years to get complete stability and surgery but after that she lived for 15 years in total and her liver regenerated and functioned well .
The first couple of years were the most challenging in terms of treatment and anxiety but it was worth it .
How are you getting on Den? Do you mind me asking if you suffered any hair loss? Mines thinned so much Ive just had a pixie cut, always had long thick hair so it’s quite a shock- but feels very empowering lol
Just had round 5. I had an infection somewhere but it sorted it's self out. Yes my hair has been thinning. Same as you my hair was long. When it started to look obvious I cut it to shoulder length.
On the hair loss - I don’t know if you’re on FOLFOX? I had 10 cycles and lost about half of my hair, it was long but I cut it to shoulder length. It’s been looking a bit sparse but I finished chemo in August and I’ve probably got about an inch of regrowth. The regrowth has really lifted the roots and makes it all look a lot thicker. Hope this reassures you it’ll grow back
