Secondary liver cancer

My Husband has just been diagnosed with secondary liver cancer , this is all new to us, My sons are breaking their hearts and we are  so scared for my husband .

Your mam sounds like a fighter.

Hi Michelle, sorry to hear about your mum though good to hear she is doing well. I can really understand the odd feelings both when someone looks so well and also the opposite sometimes when they can look quite ill especially when going through chemotherapy.

Waiting for appointments is always a challenge; I do wonder though if what the surgeon meant was that there was nothing that could be done surgically but until she sees the oncologist the options will not be clear. On the prognosis front many people find them less than helpful - many people on here have outlived a prognosis, a few unfortunately do not make it and some seem to give up almost like they think it must be true. 

You might like to look at some of the Emotional effects of caring many of which I am sure we all recognize.

<<hugs>>

Steve

Hi and welcome to the community, when you say your husband has secondary liver cancer do they know what the primary is? How old are your sons too? 

It might help if you use the "start a new discussion" button (under the Family and Friends banner at the top of the thread) and give a bit more detail the community can focus its support on your issues.

Looking forward to speaking soon

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Steve

I’m so sorry to hear about your husband. It’s the toughest of times isn’t it . I know how you feel it’s so new to us too and i do feel quite lost at the moment, in limbo really. She really is a fighter bless her heart , tougher than she realises , hopefully the oncologist appointment won’t be too long for us and then we know what we are fighting. How is your husband feeling in himself ? It must be awful for you and the children. If you ever need to chat please feel free to message me . I find talking to people in a similar situation really helps. We all need the support x

Yes I think the oncologist appointment is where we will have a clear understanding of everything . She’s recovering so well from the surgery and I’m so proud of her , she’s a tough one. I will have a look at that group. Thank you Steve x

Hi .

Sorry to hear about your mum . My mum had a spread to her liver from a Bowel tumour . She was diagnosed back in 2009 and given a poor prognosis. However chemo did a powerful job . In a stage 4 setting it can matter more how they respond to treatment than the extent of the spread . You can click on my user name to read her full story .

I wish both your relatives every success.

take care ,

Court 

Thanks Court . I’ll have a read of your blog. It’s goid to read more positive stories when everything looks so bleak. 

Hi Steve 

Just wanted to update you . We met with oncologist Friday and the plan is for my mam to start chemo within the next few weeks. So there is definitely a bit of hope thankfully . 

Michelle x