I've posted a couple of times but not introduced myself. My stats are follows, best I can tell from my newb experience with cancer acronyms.
40 y/o male, 2 sons 5 & 8
Diagnosed 3/16/17, s3,t2,n1,mo
Prospect trial, no radiation
FOLFOX 4/6/17 (in lieu of radiation)
Resection scheduled summer 2017
Being treated Houston/MD Anderson
I have a friend who had the same cancer I do, mid-rectum. From him and the docs I have learned a lot. Still scared, obviously, but not nearly in the dark I was 2 and a half weeks ago. Had first FOLFOX yesterday, pump to be removed tomorrow. No side effects yet except for cold sensitivity, which actually feels pretty cool, at least at this point. Anyway, hello and sorry I have to meet you like this.
Brian