SC Colon Cancer update

Good news on the colon cancer front: the CT scans showed no signs of cancer. The oncologist said my liver looked "pristine." However, there is some non-cancer weirdness on my lung image that he wants a pulmonary specialist look at it. He suspects it is a chemo side effect. Sigh - okay, I made the appointment. I told him to quit looking for stuff to worry about! On to the monitoring phase: blood work every 2 months, annual scan and colonoscopy.

I still have significant neuropathy, in my hands and feet, from the chemo. For example, I am wearing t-shirts since I cannot manipulate buttons with my fingers. I have broken so many dishes from dropping them. This will take months to resolve.

My appetite came roaring back after finishing chemo. I gained 5 pounds in two months; back to my normal weight. I guess I need to dial back the eating now. But, after feeling sick for 6 months, it is so nice to enjoy food.

SC

SC:

I see you had chemo for the colon cancer and also chemo for the PC.
Was the PC chemo "easier."?
I gather the current miserable SE issues is from the colon cancer chemo?

Mel

Mel,
This all due to the FOLFOX chemo for colon cancer. I did have 6 rounds of adjuvant Taxotere, at 60 mg/m2, back in 2012. I don't want to minimize the challenge of Taxotere. However, 12 rounds of FOLFOX was way more difficult for me.
SC

Great news SC... I wish you the best of luck with the upcoming lung review. Take care. -JR

Thanks for the update. Very good news mostly.Best wishes for good report from pulmonary doc.
Beth

Hello Southern Comfort,

I've followed your posts ... thankful for your update.

Keep us posted on your progress ...

Sorry for the effects of neuropathy from your chemotherapy treatments ... hopefully, the effects will subside, given some time ...

Just a line of support, from "one brother to another brother" ... I'm also a member of "The Chemo Club" and hope that you continue to rejuvenate as time goes by ...

Stay determined ... stay focused on daily goals ... remember the importance of friends, family, and faith, in whatever form that takes for you ... keep facing forward ... and keep living LIFE to the fullest.

Handshake, support, brotherhood, from across the miles,
"Cyclone Team Fan" ~ Iowa State University

good news. I don't know much about colon cancer. I know my current uro had it. He was dx'd 7 years ago. no signs of it now. keep the good news coming

Great news. I have followed your journey and you are a great role model for many. It was great meeting you a few years ago at Sonny's.