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Living with colorectal cancer - Meet others & come say hi
Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: Oct 23, 2023 | Replies (152)Comment receiving replies
Hi @mouselife, I've been thinking about you and wondering how you are recovering from radiation treatment. Are you still receiving chemo?
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I get that, mouselife! There's a German saying that when we feel vulnerable and cry easily, we're "close to water." You've been through a lot and there are still lots of unknowns. I'm sure you're asking "Did the treatment work?" "Will it come back?" Waiting for the scans in December may feel like a long time. I hope as you gain a bit more energy each day that you're able to turn your thoughts more and more to things non-related cancer. Easier said than done, I'm sure.
I wonder if it might help to read this discussion on Connect.
- Happiness a One Week Journey https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/happiness-a-one-week-journey/
In this discussion, @hopeful33250 and other members talk about following a week long program with Dr. Sood from Mayo Clinic. It's a free email program.
Just know that we're here and we're listening. Happy to chat any time on Connect.
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I'm done with radiation and chemo. I've been done six weeks today. I am just starting to feel okay. I have a lot of small issues but at least I can eat sleep and do daily functions. Haven't been able to go back to work yet. I'm still very weak and tired all the time. I've been still crying about things. It's hard to wait to find out if the treatment worked or not. I won't find out that until December!