Sure. Please send me 100 bitcoins and I'll consider the treatment ... View more

Hi @Frip  I had stage 2 bowel cancer and had some quite a bit of surgery. Personally, I didn't have any issues if my wife went away.  He has cancer, sure, but life goes on. Everything continues. Let him know that you are going and why, and give him the dates. The two of you can check in with each other on a regular basis if need be. Good luck   ... View more

Hi @Mary60  Yes, I had similar symptoms on a number of occasions  that started after round 6. I didn't get the symptoms after every round.  It might start with a tingling, like pins and needles in my face, then migrated to my chest and I would struggle to breath. I discussed it with the treatment team and they decided to reduce the dose of Oxaliplatin. I know you can get through this. ... View more

Hi Mary60, That might depend on the country you are from. (sorry, we get people from all over the world here). If you are from Australia, I believe you should be able to have this covered under medicare.  Best to be upfront with your GP/doctor and treatment team about your position, and I am sure that you will be looked after. Let us know how you go.   -Sean   ... View more

Hi @Mary60  I was 40 when I was diagnosed with stage 2 bowel cancer.  I'm 47 now, so it was a little while ago. I had a total colectomy followed by 6 months of chemotherapy. Chemotherapy can be harder on some than on others, but overall it wasn't too bad. I had lots of side effects. Goes with the territory.   Stay on top of your meds and preperation and make sure you talk to your treatment team about any symptoms or difficulties you've been having each cycle. They can help you with medication to help with the symptoms.   Best of luck. s   ... View more

Hi Kate, I was 40 when diagnosed with stage 2 bowel cancer (2017).  I had 2 young primary school aged children. The surgeon recommended a total colectomy and then a doctor (part of my treatment team) recommended 6 months of chemotherapy.   My kids remember it. They remember me being in hospital for a while and on occasion I had to take them to chemotherapy with me, but they are resilient.   I was 24 weeks into a new job at the time.  Some people have differing approaches to this. I was up front with my employer and disclosed to them that I had just been diagnosed with bowel cancer.  I negotiated some time off work and worked from home (this was before covid) for a while.   Good luck!!     ... View more

Hi @jess18  Congratulations on the birth of your daughter! I am so sorry to hear about your cancer diagnosis and what a tough time to receive it. You must feel that you are meant to be enjoying this time with your new family and now cancer has come to interrupt this.   To catch cancer early is a great thing. There should be treatment options. Has a doctor discussed these with you?   Tips? Stay as physically active as you can. I know that this is especially difficult as you have a new born.   Stay positive!   Hopefully in 12 months time this will all just be a bad dream 🙂   Take care.     ... View more

Hi @Log_Cabin_Cat  Just thought I'd check and see how you are going. How are you feeling now?   -s   ... View more

Hi Lehiatus,   I'm so sorry to hear that you have more challenges to face yet again. You went through the challenges of a devastating disease and you managed to overcome the obstacles that it presented and you overcame those challenges with grace. But now, three years later, to be again facing more challenges.   But I believe that there is hope. Many people who are diagnosed with incurable cancer go on to live for many years. My father was diagnosed with incurable cancer and he went on to live for 10 years.  I think that if they can help you sort out the issue with your heart, hopefully they can get you home soon and you can be at home with your family for years.   Palliative care means that the person who said that believes there is little to no hope of a cure. It gives no indication of how long. Talk to your treatment team in a meeting and get their perspective. Remember to take someone else with you and/or record that meeting so you have something to refer back to.   There is always hope. You are a beautiful soul Lehiatus.   -Sean   ... View more

Hi @BadWolf73  I'm sorry to hear.  It sounds like you've had a hard time of it. Sometimes it just feels like it's just one thing after another and they just keep on going. As if we barely get time to catch our breath before the next issue hits. Or at least that is how it felt for me. I've had so many surgeries and operations and parts removed, I feel somewhat like a mutant some days.   If it is benign, why is it no longer operable? Because it's too close to important parts?   -Sean         ... View more