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Hi Sopranina and a warm welcome to the board. Yes I remember feeling exactly the same but people have different reactions to chemo which is why it’s worth keeping a diary - you may find that you feel a bit rough for the first couple of days but pick-up on your week off so can plan nice things for then? Are you having Capox ie. Iv oxaliplatin followed by capecitabine tablets? I’ve attached a link to a post that we started about chemo that you might want to take a look at?

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

Chemo can have a lot of side effects but there are lots of pills and potions to help combat them and sometimes a dose reduction or change of anti sickness med can make a huge difference. Talk to the nurses about any side effects and sometimes the thought of chemo can be worse than the actual bite.

Glad you’ve joined us - we’re always glad to hear of recent experiences

Take care

Karen x

Hi Kareno62, thank you so much for your supportive post. Yes, I am to have Capox. I have my pre-assessment on Wednesday, so I have a chance to ask questions. I think you're right that actually the thought of chemotherapy can be worse than the treatment itself. I'm maybe worrying too much about the side effects. 

Thank you so much for the link, those tips are really helpful. xxx