Hi Shaner, great to hear you're keeping a positive mindset - I firmly believe this is the most important thing to do and I am exactly the same. A year ago I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer which has spread to my liver and some lymph nodes. I was told I can be treated but not cured. I was in lots of pain and discomfort, and yet one year down the line I feel as fit and healthy as I ever have been! I've been through chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and immunotherapy. Still having chemo and immuno every 2 weeks. I can't thank Cancer Research and the NHS enough - I don't think I would still be here without them and these treatments.

 One thing I did was to start taking turkey tail mushroom capsules as they are known to boost your immune system (immunotherapy works better if your immune system is strong). Three months ago I switched to a different (more expensive!) brand, and within 4 days I noticed a MASSIVE difference in how I felt. I then upped the quantity I was taking, and again noticed a big difference. Now, instead of taking almost a week to recover from chemo, it now takes me one day. One day! Seriously, I've never felt healthier. I have my next scan tomorrow and get my results a week next Friday, and I'm actually looking forward to hearing the results instead of worrying. 

 I've been in constant discussion with my oncologist about this and he is really intrigued to see where this goes. I'm glad he didn't advise me not to take them. That being said, if you choose to go down this route, please talk to your team and do your own research - make sure there aren't any issues with interactions with other medicines. I'm certainly no expert.

I took a long hard look at my life (I'm 53 now) when I was given my diagnosis. Various hobbies that I used to love that I've kind of forgotten about are now very much in my life again, and they're keeping me fit and active, and above all, HAPPY. Keep your brain happy is absolutely my motto these days. I actually feel I'm living a better life right now than I have done in years. Long may this continue!

Hi Shaner, great to hear you're keeping a positive mindset - I firmly believe this is the most important thing to do and I am exactly the same. A year ago I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer which has spread to my liver and some lymph nodes. I was told I can be treated but not cured. I was in lots of pain and discomfort, and yet one year down the line I feel as fit and healthy as I ever have been! I've been through chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and immunotherapy. Still having chemo and immuno every 2 weeks. I can't thank Cancer Research and the NHS enough - I don't think I would still be here without them and these treatments.

 One thing I did was to start taking turkey tail mushroom capsules as they are known to boost your immune system (immunotherapy works better if your immune system is strong). Three months ago I switched to a different (more expensive!) brand, and within 4 days I noticed a MASSIVE difference in how I felt. I then upped the quantity I was taking, and again noticed a big difference. Now, instead of taking almost a week to recover from chemo, it now takes me one day. One day! Seriously, I've never felt healthier. I have my next scan tomorrow and get my results a week next Friday, and I'm actually looking forward to hearing the results instead of worrying. 

 I've been in constant discussion with my oncologist about this and he is really intrigued to see where this goes. I'm glad he didn't advise me not to take them. That being said, if you choose to go down this route, please talk to your team and do your own research - make sure there aren't any issues with interactions with other medicines. I'm certainly no expert.

I took a long hard look at my life (I'm 53 now) when I was given my diagnosis. Various hobbies that I used to love that I've kind of forgotten about are now very much in my life again, and they're keeping me fit and active, and above all, HAPPY. Keep your brain happy is absolutely my motto these days. I actually feel I'm living a better life right now than I have done in years. Long may this continue!