Hi Rick,   Thanks for the reply mate. I haven't had the pain during infusion at all, so lucky there. The oxaliplation has given me the neuropathy around  cold sensitivity though, and it certainly lasted much longer after the second infusion compared to the first. Also had the nausea and feeling really unwell , extremely so on day 4 but backing off through the next week or so.    I've just realised the gig is only 1 week after the 4th chemo treatment, I could have sworn it was a fortnight! So based on the fact my side effects are going to be cumulative over the 4 cycles I think I might have to give it a miss unfortunately. The idea of hours in a plane and at the gig with diahorrea doesn't fill me with joy!   I was originally looking at full gastrectomy but they realised there was more in the oesophagus than they thought so it will be a 2 stage oesophagectomy and radical lymphadenectomy, so a chunk of oesophagus and a big chunk of stomach. It's apparently a far more complicated procedure than full stomach removal, but the outcomes are better both nutritionally and medically so that's a win.   How are you getting on without the stomach? Did you need post surgery chemo? How long since treatment and how are you going in general?   Cheers Neil. ... View more