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Thanks for the encouragement. I find chemo drugs so powerful that it drains one's mind (and body). So much harder to 'overcome' the physical side effects this time around. ... a bit like a 'loosing battle'.

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Thanks for sharing your chemo experience Colin81. I'm sorry to hear that you have been through so much.

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Thanks for sharing. Yes, I'm also experiencing other side effect not mentioned. I'll definitely need to have a good chat with my doctors. My tumor is in the lower 1/3 and duodenum. Chemotherapy consists of oxaliplatin, doxetacel and fluroracil. Treatment protocol 4 cycles pre surgery and 4 cycles post surgery.

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Hi, I'm 8 weeks post radical resection of gastric tumour. 2/3 of my stomach gone. Thankfully, pathology reports showed localized tumor. I had 4 rounds of chemo pre surgery. Just completed my 5th round. I'm not going very well after the 5th chemo. I'm still having limited intake of fluids and solids due to stomach size. I'm going through lethargy, nausea, oral thrush, indigestions, diarrhoea/ constipation, hair loss from previous chemo, sensitive skin etc.... I found myself crying this time. No more treatment... there are 3 more rounds to go but I can't do it anymore. Has anyone not able to complete their chemo post gastric surgery?

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Thanks Budgie. Yes, hubby is having counselling. I'll ask if the hospital would let my 5yo stay for a couple of nights.

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How does one prepare your family for surgery? I'm due for laparotomy in November and will be in hospital for at least a week. Hubby is working full time (also dealing with his emotions re my treatment/ diagnosis). Two young children at school. I'm worried for my five year old who missed me dearly when i was away one night in hospital. Friends and families have offered to help. But not sure how. What kind of help have you found useful from friends and families?

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Thanks Budgie. I couldn't stand the smell of garlic whilst undergoing chemo. I'll give raw garlic another go. Btw, the oncologist put me on oral antibiotics.

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I finished my 4th chemo 2,5 weeks ago, and am having a 4 weeks break before surgery. But, I have developed a sore throat and coughs, no fever. My kids and husband were sick. Wondering if there's any helpful remedies.

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Thank you sch. That's good to know.

Lisa2

Hi sch, Yes, my husband can help with the kids. Chemo treatment week is always awful. My fingers are feeling the cold everytime I retrieve anything from the fridge. My surgeon hasn't done the staging yet. I'll have another CT scan prior to the surgery, and he'll decide what type of surgery to remove the tumor. I'm at peace now with the diagnosis. However, I am daunted by the surgery. How did you manage post surgery? Love to hear how you got through your bowel cancer. Lisa2

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