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nixie33

Thanks to Kerry,Maura,Ross&Jen,Maureen,Margo,Ali and Howard for your encouragement! Just got back this evening from my first chemo. It went quite well ! I am feeling just a few side effects i.e tingling on ends of fingertips and feet but otherwise good.Ross&Jen you asked details of my surgery. I was totally suprised by this disease since it was found during a blood test by my Arthritis doctor. I was severely anemic and admitted to the hospital that night for tranfusions , colonscopy and surgery within days.I had a transverse tumor about 11inches that had perforated into the colon. This was resectioned . I had a remarkably quick recovery and was discharged in 5days. My only problem has been weight loss about 35 pounds . I am 140 and 6ft tall.My doctor said he will add avastin to my folfox in 2 weeks and gave me iron and anti nausea meds. Don`t want to bore you all ! Just want to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving ! God Bless!

CAMaura

Hi there -- So very happy that your first treatment went well. I took Vit B6 for the tingling in my fingers (it spreads to toes too...) and I have heard that Cal/Mag is also helpful. Have a great holiday and all the best to you! -- Maura

kerry

Happy Thanksgiving! As Maura said, I am also happy your first treatment went well. I took Magnesium through IV and pills during my treatment to help with the neuropathy. Let us know how you are doing.

Many of us were surprised by our disease. I was anemic also when mine was found.

Take care.

Kerry

Kanort

Hi Nixie,

I am sorry I missed your original introduction but welcome to our site. Congratulations on completing round one of chemo. Hopefully the tingling has subsided by now. Please keep us abreast of your progress.

Hugs,

Kay