My Story: Considering Stopping Adjuvant Chemotherapy — Seeking Others’ Experiences I was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer and had a resection. Thirteen lymph nodes were removed during surgery, and when they were biopsied, only one showed cancer — and I was told it was a low-risk form. Before surgery, I had chemoradiation, and I recovered from the operation quickly — out of hospital within 5 days. About 6 weeks later, while I was expecting to have my ileostoma reversed, I was told my options were starting adjuvant chemotherapy or not. This came as a shock, as I had been told I was cancer free, so I wasnt thinking any further beyond. I havent understood anything about cancer. My surgeon said the decision was up to me, but my oncologist strongly recommended adjuvant chemotherapy, even though they read the stats, and I did my own research online that there is  no clear statistical proof it will help with having had bowel cancer— it’s more of  maybe  preventative measure. I’ve just started treatment (oxaliplatin and capecitabine) and I feel absolutely awful — like death walking. The nausea is horrific, and the peripheral neuropathy has already started. I honestly don’t feel I have been given enough information about the whole process. I’ve just been going along with what I was told, without fully understanding it. Right now, I don’t see the benefit of continuing. I feel I would rather attend regular check-ups with my surgeon than put my body through this. Has anyone else chosen to stop adjuvant chemotherapy early? How did you make your decision? Did your oncologist support your choice? How did you cope emotionally afterwards — did you feel fear, guilt, or relief? Have you stayed well since stopping? Looking back, do you feel it was the right choice for you? Any insights, advice, or personal experiences would mean so much to me right now. Thank you. 💛 ... View more