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?
Welcome, John, though sorry you’re here. Focus on that first step: getting ready for chemo/radiation. Ask your team about managing side effects before they start. Get a notebook for questions/notes. You’ll have lots.