Hello Everyone, just introducing myself. Diagnosed with caecum colon cancer in May, had right hemi colectomy in June and see oncologist next week to hear about plans for chemotherapy. Tumour was graded as invasive but with no travel to lymph nodes though there was evidence of vascular transmission, hence the chemo otherwise surgery might have been sufficient. Very happy to share my experiences to date with this cancer (and others referenced below) if helpful to anyone at all. I've found lots of very informative posts here that have helped me with the post operative period re pain and diet. These have been very reassuring on what I'm experiencing as being pretty much as expected and with some very helpful suggestions.
I also have (unrelated) bladder cancer which was in remission until 2022 when another tumour appeared, luckily low grade. I also had pancreatic tumour found in 2012 which led to major operate to remove part of pancreas, spleen and gall bladder (found purely due to scans prompted by bladder cancer as had no symptoms) and was unbelievably lucky to have it found in pre-malignant stage.
My only chemotherapy experience to date has been for bladder cancer where its injected into your bladder post tumour removal. I think is a wide world away from what is about to happen with the treatment for colon cancer so will admit to being nervous and very apprehensive at prospect. I will definitely be leaning on the community for help once I know what is planned for me and what type and duration of chemotherapy is planned.
