Anyone seeking alternative treatment to chemotherapy for stage 3 bowel cancer?

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Hi Penelope 

Do you mean instead of taking chemo ? 
I think there is a lot of information on things that are helpful to assist the body whilst taking chemo . Ways to activate the T cells . Macmillan’s has information on that if you would like me to add it for you .

This is my personal view . My mum battled stage 4 cancer for 15 years on and off . I would do everything possible to ensure you can halt this before it spreads further . Four lymph nodes is a reasonable amount .

I do however think there is a hurdle to get over when considering taking chemo . Almost a wrestle but in my opinion it’s still the best way to try and halt it at this stage .

Dealing with it indefinitely is a lot and overwhelming despite the fact we did make the very best of it . She would have done anything to halt it earlier .

However she was a big believer in keeping all aspects of her body healthy .

I know this process is tough and I am certainly not trying to influence you or lecture you . The helpline is always available if you want to chat it through with someone .

You take special care ,

Court