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Mike L
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Hello All

I only joined this forum a week or so ago and have been amazed to read so many stories and found people so supportive. Its really helped me to see others are sharing the  in the challenges we are all going through.

Subject to a final test result this week I am scheduled to start Chemotherapy on Friday. I am having the FLOT version. I have read some pretty scary posts on here and other places about the impact of Chemo and I am trying to be ready for what is going to be a tough period.

Does anyone have any good advice out there that will help my journey be a little easier. What have you found to be the do's and donts, how did you manage the impact and how long did the worst impacts after each treatment last for you.

Any advice welcome as although I cant wait to finally get started on fighting this thing I am very apprehensive!!!

Mike 

  • in reply to SuzieW

    Thanks Suzy. I got the fantastic news yesterday that my hip was clear of cancer so I am back to plan A and start Chemo tomorrow. Strange to be celebrating that I can start Chemotherapy but the alternative was far worse.

    Its really interesting what you have said about Mr Abbassi-Ghadi. When I met him I found him a little cold and not very communicative so it really worried me that my case has been passed to him. The fact that you found him so good is really reassuring although I suppose the main thing is that he is a good surgeon!!

    Thanks again for your words of support.They mean a lot!

    Mike 

  • in reply to Mike L

    Hi Mike 

    Great news .Onwards & Upwards 

    Stay strong ..You’ve got this ! 

    Wishing you a successful  treatment ahead  

    regards J 

  • in reply to Mike L

    Hi Mike,

    Whoo hoo! That's fantastic news!!  I'm so pleased for you! I know we inhabit a crazy world where celebrating chemo is a thing

    Nima can be quite serious and formal but as I've gotten to know him, he's quite warm. He really cares. I went from diagnosis at endoscopy to first chemo in 5 weeks because he pushed it. Yes of course i spent the intervening weeks either sedated or recovering from sedation. 

    All the best for chemo.  We're all here for you.

    Take care,

    Suzy

  • So pleased for you Mike. Take it as it comes and let everyone support you. In my prayers Pray tone1

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