Hey everyone. New here. Got the call today, Stage 3C rectal cancer. Feels like the floor dropped out from under me. Plan is apparently neoadjuvant chemo/radiation, then surgery, then more chemo. Starts in 3 weeks. Honestly just numb and terrified. Don’t even know what questions to ask yet. How did you cope initially?
Sending you strength, John. The waiting period before treatment starts can be incredibly difficult – so much uncertainty. Lean on any support system you have. And use this group – ask anything, vent anytime.