Hi there,
Ive been on here since March when my 39yr old brother was diagnosed with BRAF mutant MMR intact rectal cancer. He had an emergency procedure to remove the blockage in the rectum that he was admitted with. This was when he was diagnosed with complete shock. In April over the phone, he was told he was inoperable and sent home with a stoma & to commence Folfoxiri. It’s been a tough time for all the family, he has 5 young children & a wife to care for.
Fast forward to his 10th round of chemo, we have had amazing shrinkage on 2 of his tumours down from 28mm to 11mm and 12mm down to 6mm and other lymph/areas remaining stable. He has coped so well with this treatment, even though the side effects can get him down, he doesn’t let it stop him. A day after chemo he’ll be out painting and tending to his horse he has stabled. On Monday he was given the news by his oncologist that due to his shrinkage results, his scans were being put to a meeting this week in order for him To receive the surgery they said he’d never have in Basingstoke Hospital. This news has cheered everyone up after a down weekend. I’m sure you all get Those where you feel “why me, why us & the thought of another round of chemo makes you feel sick” but the chemo is working and the strength he shows us all is just amazing! It’s lovely for me to share any worries & thoughts on this group for help & advice .
thank you all
