Rectal cancer update

FormerMember over 3 years ago

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I have now had my surgery to remove my cancer. My histology has come back and 1 node out of 20 was cancerous, so now its 3 months of chemotherapy. I am going to be on oxaliplatin and capecitabine. I would appreciate any advice on what to expect and on coping with a stoma whilst on chemo.

Thanks

Katz51 over 3 years ago

Stoma quite handy whilst on chemo,as some people get diarrhea so the bag copes with no rushing to the loo.

Lots of posts on here with tips on coping with chemo.

Click on my name for a short bio and ask anything.

All the best.capox is very doable.you will get through it

Kath

court over 3 years ago

https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_types/bowel-colon-rectum-cancer-forum/f/bowel-colon-rectum-cancer-forum/221768/chemo-care-top-tips--

You might find this thread of some use to you .

Other user forum users have pulled their collective experience together.

Take care ,

Court

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