I was recommended to come here with my concerns and I'm not sure where to start but here I go.
I was diagnosed one year ago with rectal cancer, it has spread to my liver and lungs (stage 4) I started FOLFOX on August 2019 and ended in January 2020. I went on to FOLFIRI from March until now. I had to pause treatment with bloody in my stool which led me to another colonoscopy in June. The treatment after that was radiation (13 treatments total) Now, I've been stressing over what is next since I have been trying to contact my doctor for a follow up but he hasn't called me back. The last conversation sounded like it was back to chemo yet no confirmation as of yet. I didn't want to set up an appointment since I'm working from home and taking off requires some effort with paid leave (I'm happy for this) Still, the amount of stress of dealing with constant movements and the pain that comes with it around the tailbone and lower back has gotten me to a peak of frustration.
I'm not sure what is happening but I have to also face something else that had happened years ago when my father passed away with some of these symptoms I have now. Since he was stubborn to seek medical help, I'm not sure what he had prior to his passing. This is what it has come to now. I can always answer some questions you may have or adjust this post for moderation.
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