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Re: Newly diagnosed Rectal Cancer

by in I've just been diagnosed
August 2013
August 2013
After having a read of blogs and comments on this site I am becoming scared about my upcoming treatment. It seems as though I have entered another world, where people speak a foreign language of which I am soon to become conversant in. I don't know what to expect, I don't know how the chemo part of treatment will be administered or the radiotherapy? How long do the treatments take. I have to do them daily for 6 weeks. I have been strong and holding my head up but now I just want to break down and cry. Even though I mix with family, friends, work mates I feel on the outside as they cannot understand what I am thinking and feeling. 😞 ... View more

Newly diagnosed Rectal Cancer

by in I've just been diagnosed
August 2013
August 2013
Hi my name is Carole and I have just been newly diagnosed with Rectal Cancer, the CT scan results have indicated suss looking lymph nodes and I have been recommended to commence 6 week daily chemo/radiation therapy. I have no idea what to expect, can anyone please share with me their journey. ... View more
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