Hi Maggie, Sorry to hear about your loss. That deeply saddens me. My treatment finished last October. I just had my latest Colostomy with the all clear. Its been a year since my operation to remove the tumor so I am hope clear sailing from here. However the threat and fear of it returning is always there. I guess even if I remain free of cancer I actually still live with cancer. I have gotten my business back on track and my babies are doing great. Both are coming up to 1st and 2nd birthday May. All is pretty good at the moment so fingers crossed. Regards, Craig. ... View more

My biggest current side effects at this stage are, my short term memory is terrible + the neuropathy. Apart from the nerve damage (neuropathy) + I have trouble remembering new information, I expect a almost full recovery. I had my most recent check up (Colonoscopy+ blood test) and all is OK.. I had the ascending Colon REMOVED a year ago... I do wish the best.. Its hard yet manageable..... Im a business owner and I kept it all going. it was HELL!! He will need a lot off support, it will be hard... I WANT TO HELP. ... View more

Hi Joy, It effects everyone differently. The"Hypo" is caused from the Steroids.. For me no Hypo but made me moody!!! He will be having the IV and the Oxaliplatin. The IV is the old school cancer treatment that is in the pump. The Oxaliplatin is the one to watch as it causes nerve damage in fingers and feet + others. to much to tell here. Happy to help call me 0423 006 619. remember the time difference. Best regards Craig. ... View more

I Start my second session this Wednesday. I feel a lot better going into this session than the last. Probably because I have healed more from the surgeries and I know what to expect. At this stage I am a lot more positive with my attitude. However I am still not confident in the Chemotherapy.... Being pumped full of extremely toxic chemicals that destroy many types of cells and can damage internal organs.... Is that really the only possible way? ... View more

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Hi Ron, Glad to hear your still free. Thats great! Are you able to tell me what were the drugs that they gave you? i would like research them if possible. What are your ongoing issues caused by the Chemo. I am keepiong a close eye on the side effects of this Chemo. I really dont like being pumped full of toxic chemicals, but there does not seem to be a medical alterantive. Regards Craig. ... View more

Hi all, Thank for your comments. It is nice to get so many responses. I had the first Chemo last week...... Wednesday was spent in the hospital being hooked up to all the Chemo bags etc. Then sent home with the pump to keep another chemo injecting into the port for 2 more days. I felt the effects of the Oxaliplatin that same day in my jaw. Although not severe was certainly uncomfortable. The by the evening of the Wednesday I was not feeling too bad and but was tired and slept from 7:30 pm through to the morning around 7am. So going OK at this stage. Thursday was no so bad either until the evening when my body started to feel the effects of the chemo. I took all the anti nausea meds etc but nothing stopped the next 24hrs of body and mind poisoning from this Chemo. I surely did not expected to be hit so hard... Friday the pump was finally removed from me and I hoped the symptoms would start relieving quickly. My mind was an aching cloud and my body was feeling very similar. I felt the common symptoms along with all body pain and a completely unfocused mind with unstable emotions. I have never been like that ever. It was Sunday afternoon before I started to regain my true self back again...... A midday 2 hour nap then I awake to my surprise with the my mind back in place and my body feeling as close to alive again. It was like waking from a horrible 4 day nightmare, with the difference being I remembered all the undesirable details. Today I am feeling pretty normal however a little lethargic and carrying on working. My poor wife did her best to take care of me. The nurse even commented that this round has really hit me hard. The Oncologist mentioned I may deal with the next round better as my body would have healed more from the previous surgeries and the take home pump dose will be slightly lower. Not looking forward to the second round..... But no choice I guess. We are expecting our little girl to arrive any day now. Glad I am feeling better for it. Thanks. Regards, Craig. ... View more

Hi Sarah, Thank you for your interest and engouraging comments. My Sugery like any surgery was daunting to say the least however the port is in now and I am feeling OK, a little sore but OK. 27 YO, Wow that is really young. How did you find out you had it at stage 2? Please let me know how your oral Chemo goes as I would be intersted how different it is. How long is you treament? Best wishes and as you say Stay Positive. Thanks. Best Regards, Craig ... View more

Hi Nicole, If Nausea is my only side effect I would be very happy with that. Hope you husband is recovering and clear from this terrible disease. Kind Regards, Craig. ... View more