It's been a rough few weeks. I was diagnosed with Lymphoma and had my first round of chemo, during which, I had sharp stabbing pains in my lower abdomen. On day six after chemo, I had more stabbing pains and a dull ache in the same place. Not knowing anything about side effects, I, and those close to me assumed the chemo was doing it's thing. Turns out it blew a hole in my bowel (perforation), and I had an emergency operation and now have a stoma bag to collect my poo. Once my scars from the operation have healed, I need to have round 2 of chemo. I wondered if anybody else had experienced the same problem, as I am a little apprehensive and worried the same thing will happen again.
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