Unsure about chemotherapy.

Hi I'm 36yo male. I was diagnosed with colon cancer November last year. I had surgery a total colectomy. I have been told they noticed a lesion on my liver and lung so have got to have a petscan. I have been told I will have to have chemotherapy my first appointment next week. I was just wondering if anyone has any information about chemotherapy cycles as I am unsure what the cycles are and im worried about side effects. Thank you for reading and any responses.

  • Hi there, You've been through a lot already.

    I'm starting chemo on the 14th Jan for lymphoma. My chemo will be once every two weeks for 6 months, from what I've read of other people its what chemo drugs your on that dictate what cycles you'll be on. Some people have 6 sessions once every three weeks others everyday for a week. 

     

    Your medical team will tell you what kind of cycle you will be on. I haven't started mine yet so I don't know what to expect but my consultant said it won't be half as bad as you expect.