Hello,
Last week I found this site. I have been lurking around and am amazed that finally I have found a site that speaks my language.
I am one year and a month into my recovery. Was diagnosed stage 3c last in Sept. 04, two days before my 49th birthday. Went into the hospital after my doctor suspected appendicitis. Before the night was over I was diagnosed and on my way to surgery.
My first treatment was oxiliplatin, 5fu, lucovorian. On my sixth treatment I had an allergic reaction. They gave me about 2 months off, then on to Xeloda for the next six months. Right now I am at the 6 week mark of no chemo.
I have a question for those of you who are finished with chemo....Did you feel a major letdown, depression, lost after chemo? I just don't understand why now I am going through these feelings? Up until now I have been very positive. Suddenly I just don't seem to be able to get a handle on my feelings. Recently I went in for a CAT SCAN. While sitting in the doctor's office waiting for the results I was on the verge of tears the entire time. That is pretty much the way I have felt the past 6 weeks. Two days ago I had my PET. Will do more blood work next week then back for the results. I guess that would be a good time to discuss this overwhelming feeling I have.
Any advice would be appreciated. I feel like this sounds silly after reading some of what others are going through. If you could help though I would appreciate it.
maryv