I went through stage IV colon cancer in 2020 at age 37. Just had my 3-month follow-up CT scan today, actually. I had 3 surgeries (colon resection, port installation, liver resection & ablation), 12 rounds of chemo (FOLFOX + Vectibix), 9 before liver surgery, 3 after. I had plenty of fatigue and cold sensitivity in my extremities. I have some peripheral neuropathy maybe 9 months in, and continuing. It was worse, but improved some. It could take up to a year to go away, if ever. Theoretically, I'm in remission or "no evidence of disease" (NED).
One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet is that being diagnosed with cancer can give you some anxiety. Doctors can prescribe an anti-anxiety medicine like escitolopram to take care of it. Having a clear head during a hard time can help you make better decisions, ask better questions, and get better care.
If you've been diagnosed with cancer and want to talk, email me: [redacted].
One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet is that being diagnosed with cancer can give you some anxiety. Doctors can prescribe an anti-anxiety medicine like escitolopram to take care of it. Having a clear head during a hard time can help you make better decisions, ask better questions, and get better care.
If you've been diagnosed with cancer and want to talk, email me: [redacted].
Fuck cancer.