Hi

After my second bowel cancer I was given the same decision, the same 2 drugs. I went ahead with the four sessions. you don't lose your hair with this chemo but suppose like any chemo it's tough while you are having it. It's over 5 years ago now. x

Thanks for replying.  Do you mind if I ask if you have suffered anything long term.?  My sister had breast cancer and is still troubled by neuropathy in her feet. We love to walk.  This is main fear that he will end up worse off. I want him to be with me as long as possible but am fearful to push for chemo. 

I am just the same as before this awful disease, except the health anxiety but that seems to be the same with everyone after having cancer, abit of neuropathy during treatment. I can't see any reason why you can't get back to doing the same things you love doing. I had a week off inbetween sessions and was almost normal then. Always here for your questions. 

O that message didn't seem to send.....

I am the same as before the awful disease, had neuropathy during treatment but ok afterwards.

I can do the same lovely things I did before.

I felt I had to throw everything at it with it being the second time in the same place, maybe if they'd offered me it after the first time it wouldn't have returned. Who knows.

inbetween chemo I had a week off before the next one and I returned to feeling normal for that week.

Always here for your questions.

Hi LindaLou2 and thank you for your post,

I am sorry to learn that your husband has bowel cancer. This must be a difficult time for you both.

It can be hard trying to make sense of what is happening and having to make a treatment decision. You may have seen this already but Macmillan Cancer Support has some helpful tips on deciding on treatment. When making decisions like this, there is not always a clear right or wrong answer. It is also difficult because no one can say for sure how the treatment may affect your husband. It is this uncertainty that can make it hard to decide. 

Chemotherapy is one of the main treatments that is given after surgery. Immunotherapy is mainly used in the treatment of bowel cancer that is advanced (the cancer has spread to other parts of the body). Immunotherapy is given depending on what treatment a person has had before, what type of genetic changes are seen in the cancer cells, and how far the cancer has spread. It is not generally used in your husband's situation.

If your husband is struggling to make a decision it might be worth having a chat again with the oncologist if possible, or nurse specialist (CNS) if he has one, particularly as they are involved in his care and know his situation.

I hope this helps a little Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Take care, all the best,

Jemma