Hi , same as you colan cancer removed just started chemo not enjoying it sore arm ,feeling sorry for myself 

Hi,

How long do u need to have chemo for?What stage is it if u don't mind me asking?

Hi Aniak , 

           I need 4/8 cycles of chemotherapy  and stage 2 and had to have had a stoma bag which was hard getting use to but the support I had from stoma nurses has been great  ,feeling sick and dizzy I don't like because I am not in control of my self  but feel better then I did on Sunday  hope I can help you at any time ..denise

Hi Aniak , 

           I need 4/8 cycles of chemotherapy  and stage 2 and had to have had a stoma bag which was hard getting use to but the support I had from stoma nurses has been great  ,feeling sick and dizzy I don't like because I am not in control of my self  but feel better then I did on Sunday  hope I can help you at any time ..denise

Hi Denise,

Mine is stage 3 as it spreaded to lymph nodes.I'm still waiting for response from hospital in regards to chemo as op was done abroad(it was emergency).What chemo are u having?

Hi AniaK , 

    I was emergency went to A&E thinking I had bad chest infection but informed bowel cancer then had the op I am on oxaliplatin and capecitabine  it's harder then I thought how people work or look after a family is amazing I feel sorry for myself how bad is that keep in touch hope you hear soon you need time to recover from the op  x

Hi Denise,

I understand how u feel as I'm also worried how I'm gonna cope juggling everything especially that I'm the person who likes to control things and likes things done quickly.Im sure you are doing better than you think as you have gone through op already and now having chemo so it says a lot.Can I ask what side effects u having so far?

Hi Anka, 

            Thank you ,  my side affects are feeling sick pins and needles around my face and eyes does not last long but very uncomfortable  hope you are okay 

     Denise 

I'm not gonna lie I'm a bit scared about loosing hair(I know it's not priority) 

Hi 

  We are all different what matters to some may not to others ,  but there's someone to talk to about this  it's scary but have been told it grows back quickly  the chemotherapy nurses are very supportive and I will always listen to you and if I can help I will .

    Denise x

 been up and down with emotional over the last weeks x

Hi Denise,

Same here.Depending how I will be feeling after chemo I'm always here to listen especially that for me I don't want to worry family even more so it's easier to share my worries in the group

What were your symptoms. 

Hi  none with the bowel , very bad chest infection that took me to A&E scan showed bowel cancer which was pressing into chest  then operation 24 hours later now chemotherapy it's not been a good week but now coming round