Guys what side effects are you suffering with now you’ve finished chemo if any that is… my oncologist suggested we may have to drop the last oxy infusion Friday as side effects could get worst once chemo finished and my sensory neuropathy isn’t getting...
Hi seen my oncologist four weeks after my chemo/ radiotherapy (5 weeks ) everything was fine no problems with it but he says he won’t see me again unless he I need more therapy after my op ! Been quite confused over two things 1.last time I saw the surgeon...
After 15 Irinotecan/Folfiri treatments Im starting Xelox tomorrow. Im quite concerned about the possible laryngeal spasm. How have other people coped with this side effect. Avoid cold drinks; does this mean tap water too? How cold is cold? It is all...
Nearly at the end of chemo , wondering how long before immune system recovers.?
I am due to have a meeting with the oncologist to discuss my chemoradiotherapy treatment. What can I expect to happen at this appointment - there's no information in the letter. Thanks
Hey all. I hope you're all doing well and living as best you can. So my surgery was back on 22/12/22 and all went really well (left hemicolectomy). I’m back to full health and eating better than I ever have before. Loads of nutrition and all that good...
Hi first visit today with oncology after Simon right hemicolectormy spread to 8 lymph nodes. They have said he needs 1 day infusion home with tablets twice a day for 2 weeks 1 week off for 6 months . Can I asked anyone had bowel cancer stage 3 had this...
I've woken this morning & despite having a small hangover I'm feeling absolutely on top of the world & like I'm the most fortunate person in the world. I was called in at very late notice to see my surgeon yesterday for my histology results - good news...
Hello I had a stage 3 rectal tumor lar surgary now iliostamy reversal 5 months ago when I poo it feels like razor blades anymore had this wot can I do to help the soreness ease take care
Hi all. I have just started the second cyle (of four) of Oxaliplatin and Capecetabine. Like everyone else I am suffering from the tingling fingertips. Last time this wore off by the by the end of week 1. This time it is much more intense and I am having...
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