Raltitrexed and Oxaliplatin

[Mary60]

1. Hi everyone just to let guys know on Monday I will be having my second chemo with Raltitrexed +Oxaliplatin but they are going to do Desensitisation and gradually increase it every  30 mins.  The Oncologist said this has to work either wise if I have any reaction the Oncologist said there won’t be any alternative🥲. I’m so so scared I’m  hoping it will work I’m so distraught and don’t know what to do if it does not work.  They say people with bowel cancer have a 5 year survival rate , I’ve been thinking all sorts of things in my mind it would be good if there are other people going through similar to me and we can chat it might help me through this.

[Felicity_CCNSW]

Hi Mary, 

It is really good that you have reached out to the Online Community for support. And I'm sure you will find some supportive voices from others who are also experiencing treatment. It can be such a stressful time when the mind is very active with thoughts. 

If you feel that you would like some extra support and to speak to someone over the phone, please call our Cancer Council Information and Support Line on 13 11 20. 

Best wishes, 

Felicity

Supportive Care Specialist CCNSW

[Mary60]

Hi @Felicity_CCNSW  Thanks for that I need all the help I can get. I will keep update on what’s happening with me.

[sch]

Hi @Mary60 

I think you'll be ok with this combination of chemotherapy.

You'll breeze through it.

I had bowel cancer in 2017. I had surgery and chemotherapy and here I am. I am cancer free.

Stay focused on getting though this. I know that you can do it.