Hi

I was in your position 2 years ago.

Four rounds of chemo, oxaliplatin & capecitabine.

You don't lose your hair with this chemo.

I'm not going to lie, this is strong stuff and you will feel rough especially on the day of your intravenious one. Does wierd things with your nerves, for example if you sneeze, your face stays screwed up for a while after, you shouldn't touch cold things, metal or definitely not go near the freezer. Also with me I found the first mouthful of any food sent the nerves in my teeth off and was quite paiful. Came round pretty quick on week off before starting it all again.

Just cross the days off untill it is all finished and you can get back to normal.

Good luck, hope you have someone at home to look after you well, to control what tablet to take when.

Hi,

Can I ask about the stage u was diagnosed with and is it all clear now?

I was never told the stage and daren't ask. spread second time to 1 out of around 20 lymph nodes. 2 years on and a clear ct and colonoscopy.

For How long do you need to be having check ups etc?

For How long do you need to be having check ups etc?

Colonoscopy every 12 months.

Check up every 3 months now, if clear for 5 years you are discharged.