r/colorectalcancer

Hi there - my brother (stage IV spread to liver with one lung met) had a successful liver resection and hai pump installed. Next we are moving to chemoradiation - he did 5 rounds folfironox leaving only minimal residual disease for the original 4.5cm rectal tumor, but the doctors believe he will be best served to so the radiation.

He will start radiation soon and he will be doing 5.5 weeks and prefers to do capecitabine versus 5FU. He will also start HAI pump chemo at the same time.

Anyone do a similar treatment pattern and were there any concerns about capecitabine and liver?

Thanks!

Hello! Someone I love has been diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer (significant liver mets). What can I buy/ bring to support. Likely will be treated with FOLFOX unless eligible for immunotherapy.

Already on my list is:

- home cooked food 2-3 times a week (split with another person to do the rest of the meals) this has already started as she has significant pain in her side from her liver.
- electric blanket
- warm coat or cardigan
- fluffy slippers
- hair growth serum
- nail oil
- nurosym for chronic fatigue/ pain (just my device that I’m giving her)

For prehabilitation I have also booked:

- oncology physiotherapist
- oncology dietician
- dental oncology clearance
- therapist - found one but my friend doesn’t want therapy right now.

What other things can do to prepare her for what is coming? What can I expect from the treatment? I know FOLFOX can lead to cold sensitivity, are there any products that are good for combating this? Any pattern to the food aversions people experience if any?

Thank you!

Hey all.

Just as the title suggests, my wife is having a hard time. Her port is in, she was finally able to take a real shower today because the bandage came off. Her first chemo treatment starts this Wednesday. She's so scared. I am trying to reassure her as often as I can without annoying her. We both know it's a scary diagnosis. I am doing my best to make sure I am not crying all the time, even though I want to. My hope is that if I am being strong, then she can be strong. We have two kids, ages 9 and 12. We are trying to keep it light for them. They know she has cancer. They know chemo is going to be rough. Both of the kids are autistic, but both are high functioning. I just...I don't know what I can do to help her. She knows how much I love her and that we are going to fight this together.

I had my ileostomy reversed two weeks ago.

I was a stage 3c rectal cancer patient. Most of my rectum was removed but they were able to spare some of it (I don't remember how much).

Right now I am pooping about 40 times a day. These are firm stools, not liquid. I understand that it can take up to a year for bowel habits to regulate. However, most of the advice I see after reversal is that stools will be frequent and LOOSE. Mine are formed and firm. Does anyone have any lived experience they can share on how to slow firm stool? For example, I know immodium can slow motility.... but is also typically only used for diarrhea. My surgeon told me not to take it.

My 60 year old mum has just been diagnosed with stage 2 rectal adenocarcinoma, with a cancerous polyp measuring about 5-7cm. She’s been a longtime sufferer of Ulcerative Colitis (left side, about 40cm) and has type 2 diabetes which is managed with diet and metformin. She also has high blood pressure. We’ll hear on 22 May whether she’ll need chemo/radiography or if she will only need surgery.

With all these conditions (especially where the UC and diabetes diets can often be contradictory) my family and I are a bit overwhelmed and confused about how to support her and help her recovery. She has been bleeding non-stop for a few months now and is very weak.

We siblings are putting money together to help her - get her a weekly cleaner and buy her organic food (or whatever is best for her). Three siblings live with her so will be doing the cooking, appointments etc. and try to take the pressure off her. Does anyone have a similar experience with this combination of illnesses and how did you plan your diet/lifestyle? Has anyone tried fasting to kill the cancer with these conditions (especially with the concern of blood glucose dropping). Any advice would be appreciated!!

Hi. erm, male 33 being sent for colonoscapy xray ct and MRI within 2 weeks due to dark stool and a fit test result of 99. Think it's a missed diagnosis i had some bloods donre in October last year and they suspected blood cancerbut that test came back inconclusive. Shitting it is putting it politely.