G'day Maureenf ,your Oncologist knows best and if he/she says no chemo take a deep sigh of relief .You probably had a low grade of Cancer .Take care and all the best . ... View more

G'day Maureenf ,your Oncologist knows best and if he/she says no chemo take a deep sigh of relief .You probably had a low grade of Cancer .Take care and all the best . ... View more

G'day Coolshoes ,At the time when you had the weird heart rhythm did you feel a shortness of breath ,and when you say that you felt weak did you feel that you would/could collapse .If these symptoms occur again or are still happening go straight to hospital it is an emergency . I had these reactions when I had my Chemo although I was very near to the end of my treatment. Graeme . ... View more

G'day Coolshoes ,At the time when you had the weird heart rhythm did you feel a shortness of breath ,and when you say that you felt weak did you feel that you would/could collapse .If these symptoms occur again or are still happening go straight to hospital it is an emergency . I had these reactions when I had my Chemo although I was very near to the end of my treatment. Graeme . ... View more

G'day Coolshoes ,At the time when you had the weird heart rhythm did you feel a shortness of breath ,and when you say that you felt weak did you feel that you would/could collapse .If these symptoms occur again or are still happening go straight to hospital it is an emergency . I had these reactions when I had my Chemo although I was very near to the end of my treatment. Graeme . ... View more

G'day Pam ,asking questions is what helps us all even if you think you're rambling on .It sounds like you're daughter has stage 1V Bowel cancer .The Pack (also known as the Pump) is a plastic bottle attached via tubes and usually an arm port and it allows the patient to go home while still having treatment .It is in place approximately 48 hrs and then is disconnected .until the next session .Do you go with you're daughter to her medical centre .I ask this because someone should drive her there and home after . ... View more

G'day Cazza ,I was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer ascending in july 2009 after emergency Surgery to repair a perforated bowel. As you say it is a huge shock .I had folfox and most of my treatment was at home with the pump .My Oncology Nurse Gave me a vest with a pocket to hold the pump bottle and I found it to be quite comfortable and secure .If you know of anyone who is handy with a sewing machine you could make one .Where are you ,I am North of Melbourne and had my Treatment at Northern Hospital and I could not speak highly enough of my Nurses as they were very helpful.Listen to your body as it will tell you when things go belly up .Do not lock your self away ,get out and enjoy while you feel good because as sure as night turns to day you won't want to get out of bed tomorrow .No one can tell you what you will feel as everyone is different as I am sure you would have been told by Nurse.Please send me a Private message here if you like. I look forward to hearing from you .Good luck in whatever you decide . ... View more