I was diagnosed in march this year as having bowel cancer after being in and out of hospital since last August with a "burst appendix". They eventually did a colonoscopy in February that they thought was Ok, were about to get me in for an operation to remove the shrivelled appendix when they discovered it was bowel cancer. I had numerous ct scans that didn't pick it up. I have now had major surgery to remove part of bowel, stomach lining, colon, appendix, fallopian tube and overy. Now after 8 weeks recovery which included another 2 weeks in hospital with an infection I am about to start 6 months of chemo even though my surgeon is convinced the cancer is gone.

I have no idea how the chemo will affect me and would be glad of anyone who has had oxy/ capox to let me know their experience. (Iv drip then tablets)

I have stayed strong and positive but sometimes can't help getting a bit down xx

But onwards and upwards mine was stage 3 x