Colon cancer t2

I had a colon reconstruction and histology showed that I had 3 out of 34 lymph nodes infected. I was advised that chemotherapy was my best option but only increased my chance of it not spreading by 15%. I opted for chemotherapy. First intravenous and the rn 14 day’s oral. I had a reaction whilst having the intravenous and after only 3 days of oral my body totally rejects the tablets. They will not stay in my body. I am waiting to see oncologist again next week but just wondered if anyone else had had this problem. I have been very unwell with the chemotherapy but I’m normally a very fit and active 70 year old

  • Hi Madgrannie,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm sorry to hear that you have been struggling with this treatment - it's good that you have an appointment coming up soon, and hopefully that will be helpful in providing options for next steps.

    If ever you want to talk things through with one of our nurses, you are welcome to. You can reach them on freephone 0808 800 4040 - Monday-Friday, 9-5.

    Hopefully you'll get more replies to your post here soon, particularly if others with similar experience see it.

    We're always here if you need it and I hope the forum can be useful for you.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator