In my fifties - 25 odd years ago I had breast cancer - the works
, including chemo and radiotherapy. I was in my fifties, working, got though it, and I became a regional ambassador for CRUK.
And now, at 80, my husband of (nearly) 60:years has colon cancer which has spread a bit to the lungs. Came out of the blue - just felt a bit tired i.e. couldn’t do the 30 miles on his bike.
so we swung into action, of course. It’s stage 4. And having worked with CRUk I’m quite awa re of what this means.
He’s very fit - or was - so neo adjuvant chemo was prescribed, to try to clear the lungs and enable bowel resection.
The first cycle of chemo has wiped him out; he’s had every side effect x 10 and is so weak. We are wondering about quality of life, with such a low chance of effectiveness, and enjoying our last few years to the full.
Not looking for answers - that’s up to us, but I’d really, really welcome some thoughts, my friends.
thank you.
here we are again (I will change this!)
