Stage 3 colon cancer after 5.5hr emergency robotic surgery on 18 Dec to remove 20cm. No symptoms except strange regular trots then some blood identified by local poo tests. National screening did not identified locally advanced doughnut tumour that closed to stop solids after 8 biopsy taken. Now waiting for chemo. Never been bald. New experience!
NHS and 111 service are amazing along with colonrectal nurses.
Need to get fit again soon to cope with chemo. Any advice?
Hi Bruce Colon and a warm welcome to the board. Do you know what chemo you’ll be having? If it’s Capox/xelox then hair loss is not unheard of but most people usually find they’re ok? As for getting fit then I’d advise walking and building up your distance a little each day. You’re still only a few weeks post - op so no pumping iron at the gym!
Ive attached a link to a post about chemo top tips. There can be a lot of side effects but there are lots of pills and potions to combat them. Sensitivity to cold can be a common one so wrap up warm and keep your face covered when leaving the unit as the cold air can cause face spasms. Also keep a pair of gloves handy around the house for getting things out of the fridge/freezer.
Hope this helps but feel free to post about any concerns that you might have?
Take care
Karen x
Hi Bruce, you shouldn't lose your hair on folfox either. It may go a bit thin though.
Good luck with your treatments
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