Hi Beverly 39, how are you? I am having a picc line fitted in my arm tomorrow morning. I will finally start chemotherapy next Thursday 19th December just in time for Christmas. I know it will be difficult at times but I will stay as fit as I can and eat as healthy as possible. The worst thing is the weather scotland is always really cold in winter but I will just have to wrap up warm for my walks. Where are you now with your treatment? Take care.

Willow6 xx

Hi Willow6 it’s nice to hear from you. I’m pleased you have a date to start your chemo. I had a picc line inserted for my chemo and it wasn’t too bad. I think I felt better once the treatment started. You’re absolutely right to eat as well as you can and also get as many calories in you as possible. I found drinking lots of fluids helped me through chemo and fortunately I didn’t have any sickness just some numb fingers and toes which doesn’t help when it’s cold. 
im sort of in limbo now. I’ve had a couple more scans but they are to do with my kidney function after having a stent out. I just assume I will be called back re the cancer after a year. There’s not a great deal of after care/infromation information in this area but if found my stomach nurses really helpful. 
I hope your treatment goes well next week and you manage to have a peaceful Christmas. Stay in touch, I’ll be thinking of you. Take care 

Beverley39

Consultant rang me me with my results its all positive the chemo worked well and it's shrunk well ..so il get a letter now with date for surgery xx

Aww thankyou I didn't expect results so quick it's another step closer ..iv been discharged now and just under my own hospital now so that's good too , il let you know when I get op date ..lots of love xx

That’s really quick yiu must be so relieved.  Please stay in touch.  Thinking if you xxx

Hi Beaumont44, I just wanted to say that I am so happy for you that all your results are positive. It makes me feel stronger going into start my chemotherapy next Thursday for 3 months. I’m terrified but will remain positive and as strong as I can be. I am having a picc line fitted tomorrow so things are finally moving now it’s been one step forward and five steps back for me which has been very frustrating. I hope your chemotherapy hasn’t been too bad with side effects. 
best wishes

Willow6

Hi there thankyou , hospital just rang with appt to see doctor on Monday it's all very quick , it's a good thing tho , i hope your chemo goes OK I didn't have too many bad times my hands and not drinking cold drinks was prob the worst for me ! And tired but not too bad, you can only try stay positive..sending lots of love xx

Thank you, it’s good to know what side effects people have had.  I hope you have your operation quickly. My oncologist said that once chemotherapy finished and if tumour has shrunk enough to be removed it would be done quickly. I am only having two drugs with chemo they decided to reduce it from three because of blood clot side effects. I am high risk with having brain aneurysms and atrial fibrillation.
I really appreciate you replying to my post thank you.

Willow6 xx

Hi my daughter is having chemo for colorectal cancer stage 3, she is 26 with a little girl of 3.  She today had round 4 of chemo with 3 more to go.  They started her in 3 doses but was way too strong and she struggled.  They have now reduced this to just 2 doses.  She had a break for 2 weeks as she was not in a good place physically or mentally.  She is now back fighting.  She has a date for her scans 20th January, I just hope the tumour has shrunk enough for her to have surgery.  I hope it goes ok for you.  Take care xx