Hi everyone.
I saw Dr. Lamon, the oncologist yesterday. He told me is looking for a reason to put me on chemo. I don't want it.
I have/had stage II colon cancer, which means there is no detectable cells in my lymph nodes, and he is 90% that it hasn't spread to other organs, I will be getting a CT scan to rule that out for sure. He also ordered a genetic marker test to see if I am genetically predisposed to CC. So it looks like I'm not out of the woods yet. He doesn't want a recurrance---neither do I. I will undergo chemo if he forces the issue. I guess better safe than sorry. I've read that CC chemo does not result in hair loss, which will be good because it would really freak my kids out. I'm just worried about how it's going to make me feel---and that nausea, oh my god. I went through this with my sister, and she was very nauseated after chemo. Well, I guess when you think about it, it's better than the alternative.
Love y'all
Myra
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Hi Myra,
If you need chemo, would it be the pill? What makes CC chemo different than the others? And, isn't there medicine for the side effects? I see those commercials on television (late at night). People are running around saying that they are ready for chemo, etc., etc. Apparently, whatever they're advertising on television is supposed to help with the nausea and other things.
I don't have any details on the type of chemo, I guess I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. I will ask about that anti-nausea medication though
M
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