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sscott
sscott CSN Member Posts: 1
in Anal Cancer #1

rectual cancer: tumor removed after radiation and chemo treatments. then reattachment made then more chemo.  After first surgery took out tumor amd all lemp nodes 1 node had a speck they called it stage 3.  now on chemo again.  Doctor says do not have cancer the chemo is precautionary. chemo 2 kinds and very strong everyother week.  having a really hard time with it.  sick and stomach cramps and diarrhea. do you think over treatment? considering to stop chemo. if precautionary why so strong and long treatment. They want me to take 12 treatments everyother week. I am at treatment 7 now.

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  • mp327
    mp327 CSN Member Posts: 4,440 Member
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    sscott

    So sorry you have to undergo treatment for rectal cancer and are having some side effects.  However, it is very important to continue with treatment until the end for it to be as effective as possible.  Talk to your doctors about your side effects and see if they have any suggestions on how to deal with them.  I wish you all the best.

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  • ssuand1
    ssuand1 CSN Member Posts: 9
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    speak to your dr about the chemo they are using.  My husband is stage 4 and on chemo no nausa at all just sever fatigue.  They may be able to change or adjust your chemo drugs.

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