09-29-2009, 04:54 PM
Hi all,
I am Iris. I have a few problems and would like to share with you and I need some guidance and support from you.
After a "successful" operation for colon cancer when the tumor was removed together with 8 lymph nodes (only two affected) and 8 sessions of chemotherapy I am suffering badly from neuropathy (which I already had anyway through diabetes). It is now much worse and I have a foot infection which is dressed daily. I am now told I should have radiotherapy for "precautionary and insurance purposes". I do not want to do this.
Could this further affect the neuropathy and make it even worse if I agreed and of course there would be other side effects. I am also seeking assistance from caring.com but I am need of immediate suggestions. So, please adivse.
Thanks in advance,
Iris
I am Iris. I have a few problems and would like to share with you and I need some guidance and support from you.
After a "successful" operation for colon cancer when the tumor was removed together with 8 lymph nodes (only two affected) and 8 sessions of chemotherapy I am suffering badly from neuropathy (which I already had anyway through diabetes). It is now much worse and I have a foot infection which is dressed daily. I am now told I should have radiotherapy for "precautionary and insurance purposes". I do not want to do this.
Could this further affect the neuropathy and make it even worse if I agreed and of course there would be other side effects. I am also seeking assistance from caring.com but I am need of immediate suggestions. So, please adivse.
Thanks in advance,
Iris