1st treatment today

pia123run
pia123run Member Posts: 33
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
My pa and I are going for his first Chemo and radiation treatment today for the next 5 weeks. I am very nervous. I woke up today and could not believe where I am taking my pa. Wish us luck!

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  • micheleamw
    micheleamw Member Posts: 62
    #2
    Pia123run~

    I am wishing you and your Pa good luck today. I'm in my 30s also, and my Dad was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in January 04. So I kind of understand how you're feeling now. My advice would be to try your best to stay positive, especially around your Pa, be there for him, and pray : )

    Best Wishes~
    Michele
  • nanuk
    nanuk Member Posts: 1,358 Member
    #3
    very important that you are with him today and the next 5 weeks-keep the shiny side up-it has a healing effect. Bud
  • Kanort
    Kanort Member Posts: 1,272 Member
    #4
    I'm hoping that your dad's treatment went well today. One day down....it will pass quickly.

    Kay
  • kangatoo
    kangatoo Member Posts: 2,105 Member
    #5
    Kanort said:

    I'm hoping that your dad's treatment went well today. One day down....it will pass quickly.

    Kay

    We hope that your dad can get thru this with as few side-effects as possible. Keep in mind that his emotions and feelings may change during his chemo. The poison they give us can have some strange effects. Cut him some slack....he'll be fine!
    kanga n Jen
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  • HisJoy
    HisJoy Member Posts: 113
    #7
    Pia - I hope to see you posting on here to keep us updated on your pa. How old is he? From my experience with chemo, the early treatments weren't too bad with side effects - after 10 treatments, I live with fatigue, weakness, tingliness, and aches, but they're only enough to slow me down a bit and not stop me completely. I never had to have the radiation thing, but I've heard that can burn, so please let us know how your daddy is doing, ok? We care!

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