That's great news. They usually give you a while after the surgery to recover before starting the chemotherapy, and then it might be 12 rounds (might be a bit different, depending on treatment) of chemotherapy. How are you? ... View more

 Hi @Indrani  Welcome to the cancer council community (also known as the very very stressed club). I'm sorry to hear about your husband. I'm glad to hear that he is recovering well. Does he have further treatment planned?   ... View more

Hi @Mary60  I think you'll be ok with this combination of chemotherapy. You'll breeze through it. I had bowel cancer in 2017. I had surgery and chemotherapy and here I am. I am cancer free. Stay focused on getting though this. I know that you can do it.   ... View more

I'm sorry to hear what you and your wife went through. Well, the year is almost over, so good riddance to 2024. Here is hoping you have a better year next year.   I was never diagnosed with PTSD, but certainly had some uncomfortable memories associated with past medical experiences. It's worth seeing a psychologist. Over time, it gets easier.   ... View more

Sure. Please send me 100 bitcoins and I'll consider the treatment ... View more

Hi @Frip  I had stage 2 bowel cancer and had some quite a bit of surgery. Personally, I didn't have any issues if my wife went away.  He has cancer, sure, but life goes on. Everything continues. Let him know that you are going and why, and give him the dates. The two of you can check in with each other on a regular basis if need be. Good luck   ... View more

Hi @Mary60  Yes, I had similar symptoms on a number of occasions  that started after round 6. I didn't get the symptoms after every round.  It might start with a tingling, like pins and needles in my face, then migrated to my chest and I would struggle to breath. I discussed it with the treatment team and they decided to reduce the dose of Oxaliplatin. I know you can get through this. ... View more

Hi Mary60, That might depend on the country you are from. (sorry, we get people from all over the world here). If you are from Australia, I believe you should be able to have this covered under medicare.  Best to be upfront with your GP/doctor and treatment team about your position, and I am sure that you will be looked after. Let us know how you go.   -Sean   ... View more

Hi @Mary60  I was 40 when I was diagnosed with stage 2 bowel cancer.  I'm 47 now, so it was a little while ago. I had a total colectomy followed by 6 months of chemotherapy. Chemotherapy can be harder on some than on others, but overall it wasn't too bad. I had lots of side effects. Goes with the territory.   Stay on top of your meds and preperation and make sure you talk to your treatment team about any symptoms or difficulties you've been having each cycle. They can help you with medication to help with the symptoms.   Best of luck. s   ... View more

Hi Kate, I was 40 when diagnosed with stage 2 bowel cancer (2017).  I had 2 young primary school aged children. The surgeon recommended a total colectomy and then a doctor (part of my treatment team) recommended 6 months of chemotherapy.   My kids remember it. They remember me being in hospital for a while and on occasion I had to take them to chemotherapy with me, but they are resilient.   I was 24 weeks into a new job at the time.  Some people have differing approaches to this. I was up front with my employer and disclosed to them that I had just been diagnosed with bowel cancer.  I negotiated some time off work and worked from home (this was before covid) for a while.   Good luck!!     ... View more