Chemo

Kazbar 13 days ago

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Hi, I had surgery at he end of November for the removal of my large bowel, rectum and anus due to a stage 3 Lynch Tumour, apparently genetic which never misses a generation. It would appear I am the first to find this out. 2 lymph nodes out of 89 had traces of cancer but everything was taken away. CT scans have shown no spread.

My first round of Chemo starts soon for 3 months the drugs are Capox and Capecitabine and from the messages I have read I am really scared by it all.

would I be better with the 3 months of one week infusion two weeks of tablets then a weeks rest then start again or 6 months of infusions. I am so confused but I think it’s a case of the unknown scaring me.

Wingsuit 13 days ago

Evening,

Are they giving you a choice of two different chemo paths?

I had three months of Capox; Day 1, Oxaliplatin infusions then two weeks of capecitabine then a rest week. Then repeat.

It isn’t too bad and you may find that you have no side effects or only minor ones.

I actually sort of enjoyed the infusion days. The nurses were a good laugh and everyone was very kind.

I’m sure it is as you say, the fear of the unknown. Has your chemo nurse not told you what to expect?

paul

Kazbar 13 days ago in reply to Wingsuit

Hi Paul, thanks for your reply, I have my assessment day tomorrow, then Chemo starts Wednesday so I guess I may get a few more answers then. I have read a few more messages and it’s just daunting because everyone is so different. I decided that whatever I was offered I would go for it to give myself a better chance. Fingers crossed

Wingsuit 13 days ago in reply to Kazbar

Absolutely, grab it with both hands!

I suffered a few side effects but other people having the same treatment didn’t suffer at all. I would imagine they will give you more information about possible side effects tomorrow. Remember, these are lists of what you MIGHT experience.

Best of luck, Paul

Kazbar 12 days ago in reply to Wingsuit

Thanks Paul