Cancer - how long after chemoradiation should I have to wait for surgery?

How long to wait for surgery  after chemoradiotherapy for rectal cancer. 

 Nurse just told me might be march 2025. I finished  chemo  and radiotherapy  in October.  Is this a long time thanks.

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  • Hello Tige 

    I'm sorry to hear that you're currently going through treatment for rectal cancer. I hope that the chemoradation treatment wasn't too difficult and that you've been making a steady recovery since finishing. 

    It's not uncommon for people to have a wait in between completing one phase of their treatment programme and beginning the next but it's understandable that you may be feeling anxious about this. 

    If you'd like to talk things through with one of our nurses for some advice and support you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. 

    I hope that you have your surgery date soon and that this next phase progresses smoothly. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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  • Hello Tige 

    I'm sorry to hear that you're currently going through treatment for rectal cancer. I hope that the chemoradation treatment wasn't too difficult and that you've been making a steady recovery since finishing. 

    It's not uncommon for people to have a wait in between completing one phase of their treatment programme and beginning the next but it's understandable that you may be feeling anxious about this. 

    If you'd like to talk things through with one of our nurses for some advice and support you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. 

    I hope that you have your surgery date soon and that this next phase progresses smoothly. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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