Hi
I was diagnosed with Bowel cancer in October 2023 and all went well until several scans and blood tests later, I now have what they are calling metastatic bowel cancer because I have a tumour on the liver.
I started chemotherapy again on Wednesday as it's too big to operate. Hopefully this will either shrink it or destroy it altogether.
Many thanks
Tracey
Hi Reggatta and welcome to the community.
I’m sorry to read that your cancer has recurred-I’ve been through recurrence of a different cancer so I understand how difficult it is hearing that news.
In answer to your question, yes, these terms mean the same thing. Your cells from your original bowel cancer have now been identified in the tumour found on your liver. This makes it metastatic or secondary cancer rather a new and different cancer.
I notice that you haven’t joined any groups yet, so would like to suggest that you join and post in the bowel cancer forum where there are many people who have had a spread to the liver and can help, and who will also have experience of the chemo you are having. I’ll put a link here for you to get there
I hope things go well with your treatment.
Sarah xx
I’m sure there will be lots of help and support for you in the bowel cancer group.
Sarah xx
